The multiyear process triggered by a falloff in production of sex hormones in which menstrual periods become irregular and finally cease is called ______.

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The falloff in production of sex hormones, particularly estrogen, is a natural process that happens to all women, typically starting in their 40s or 50s. This process is called the climacteric, which eventually leads to the cessation of menstrual periods, known as menopause. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

The Multiyear Process Triggered by a Falloff in Production of Sex