A complete cessation of ovulation and menstruation for 12 months is known as ____.
A) menopause
B) perimenopause
C) menarche
D) postmenarche
E) the nonreproductive stage

Question

A complete cessation of ovulation and menstruation for 12 months is known as ____. 
A) ​menopause 
B) perimenopause​ 
C) ​menarche 
D) ​postmenarche 
E) ​the nonreproductive stage

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Menopause is the complete cessation of ovulation and menstruation for 12 months. Perimenopause refers to the transitional period leading up to menopause, but does not meet the criterion of 12 months of cessation. Menarche refers to the onset of menstruation and postmenarche refers to the period of time after menarche but prior to menopause. "The nonreproductive stage" is a broad term and does not specifically refer to menopause.

A Complete Cessation of Ovulation and Menstruation for 12 Months