A Woman Complains of Irregular Menstrual Periods and Wonders If

A woman complains of irregular menstrual periods and wonders if she is in perimenopause or menopause.Her laboratory work shows high levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and low levels of estradiol.What response by the nurse is best?

A) "No, in menopause the FSH is low and the estradiol is high."
B) "No, those two laboratory findings are not related to the climacteric phase."
C) "These laboratory findings usually indicate menopause or perimenopause."
D) "Yes you are definitely in menopause right now."