Shelly is a 46-year-old woman whose menstrual cycle has changed and is now more irregular and infrequent. Which term best describes Shelly's condition?
A)Menopause
B)Midlife crisis
C)Perimenopause
D)Encapsulated

Question

Shelly is a 46-year-old woman whose menstrual cycle has changed and is now more irregular and infrequent. Which term best describes Shelly's condition?
A)Menopause
B)Midlife crisis
C)Perimenopause ​
D)Encapsulated

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Perimenopause is the time period leading up to menopause, typically beginning in a woman's 40s, where menstrual cycles become irregular and hormone levels begin to fluctuate. Menopause is the point at which a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months. Midlife crisis and encapsulated are not related to hormonal changes during menopause.

Shelly Is a 46-Year-Old Woman Whose Menstrual Cycle Has Changed