Abigail, a 45-year-old woman, is experiencing changes in her menstrual period. She finds sexual intercourse uncomfortable because of vaginal dryness. She also experiences decline in her muscle mass and loss of sleep. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the symptoms described in this scenario?

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Abigail is most likely experiencing symptoms of menopause, which is a natural decline of reproductive hormones in women typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. The changes in her menstrual cycle, vaginal dryness and other symptoms such as decline in muscle mass and loss of sleep are common symptoms of menopause. Menarche refers to a girl’s first menstrual period, thelarche is the onset of breast development and ovulation refers to the release of an egg from the ovary during the menstrual cycle.

Abigail, a 45-Year-Old Woman, Is Experiencing Changes in Her Menstrual