The period of 5 to 10 years during which a woman's reproductive system begins to decline is called:
A)climacteric.
B)perimenopause.
C)menopause.
D)postmenopause.

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Perimenopause is the period of 5 to 10 years during which a woman's reproductive system begins to decline, leading up to menopause. Climacteric refers to the entire transition from reproductive to non-reproductive years, including perimenopause and postmenopause. Menopause refers specifically to the point in time when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. Postmenopause refers to the period of time after menopause.

The Period of 5 to 10 Years During Which a Woman's