Shelly Is a 46-Year-Old Woman Whose Menstrual Cycle Has Changed

question 12

Multiple Choice

Shelly is a 46-year-old woman whose menstrual cycle has changed and is now more irregular and infrequent. Which term BEST describes Shelly's condition?

• A) Menopause
• B) Midlife crisis
• C) Perimenopause
• D) Encapsulated

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Definitions:

Pregnant

The condition of nurturing and developing an embryo or fetus inside the female body.

PLISSIT Format

A model used in sex therapy and counseling involving four stages: Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, and Intensive Therapy.

Sexual Dysfunction

A problem occurring during any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity.

Sexual Side Effects

Unintended effects on sexual function that may occur as a result of medication, treatment, or illness.