The period of five to ten years during which a woman's reproductive system begins to decline is called ________.
A) climacteric
B) perimenopause
C) menopause
D) postmenopause

Question

The period of five to ten years during which a woman's reproductive system begins to decline is called ________.
A) climacteric
B) perimenopause 
C) menopause 
D) postmenopause

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Perimenopause is the period of five to ten years before menopause when a woman's reproductive system begins to decline. Climacteric refers to the overall period of transition from reproductive to non-reproductive years, which includes both perimenopause and menopause. Menopause refers specifically to the point at which a woman has gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Postmenopause refers to the period of time after menopause has occurred.

The Period of Five to Ten Years During Which a Woman's