A woman comes to the clinic for an evaluation. During the visit, the woman tells the nurse that her menstrual cycles have become irregular. "I've also been waking up at night feeling really hot and sweating. The nurse interprets these findings as which of the following?

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Perimenopause is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, indicating the transition to menopause.

A Woman Comes to the Clinic for an Evaluation