Menopause Question and answers rated A+

Menopause Question and answers rated A+ Menopause What is menopause? - correct answer clinical absence of menses for 12 months. THe result of normal aging an the result of loss of ovarian follicular function -it is the end of the female reproductive age What is the average age of menopause? - correct answer 48-55 years average age is 51(notes) 52 (book) T or F Women overall see menopause as a positive change - correct answer True What are classic an other s/s of menopause? - correct answer Classic symptoms: • Change in menstrual cycle pattern (during perimenopause) • Vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes & night sweats) • Vulvovaginal symptoms, dyspareunia • Sleep disturbances Other symptoms sometimes associated with menopause: • Cognitive concerns (memory, concentration) • Psychological symptoms (depression, anxiety, moodiness) What classifies premature menopause? - correct answer Premature menopause occurs before age 40 occurs spontaneously What is induced menopause? - correct answer cessation of menstruation that follows bilateral oophorectomy (with or without hysterectomy), chemotherapy,