A 56-year-old female patient thinks she's "losing her mind" because of constant anxiety, inability to sleep, and headaches. The nurse realizes that this patient is describing symptoms of which of the following?

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The symptoms described are common in women experiencing menopause, which typically occurs around the age of 51 on average. The decrease in estrogen levels can cause anxiety, sleep disturbances, and headaches, among other symptoms. Premenopause syndrome and postmenopause do not refer to specific symptoms or conditions, and dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain, which is not relevant in menopause.

A 56-Year-Old Female Patient Thinks She's "Losing Her Mind" Because