The Changes Involved in Women's Fertility Decline Occur Gradually Over

question 108

Multiple Choice

The changes involved in women's fertility decline occur gradually over a 10-year period,during which __________.

• A) the production of estrogen drops and menstrual cycles become irregular
• B) the production of estrogen increases and menstrual cycles become irregular
• C) monthly cycles gradually increase in length until menstruation stops altogether
• D) menstrual cycles become irregular and the reproductive organs increase in size

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