Menopause May Begin 10 Years Before the Cessation of the Menses

question 19

Multiple Choice

Menopause may begin 10 years before the cessation of the menses and may continue for 10 years after. _____ consists of the years preceding menopause, while _____ consists of the years after menopause.

• A) Pregnancy; puberty
• B) Puberty; postmenopause
• C) Perimenopause; postmenopause
• D) Postmenopause; perimenopause

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