The period of five to ten 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 5-10 years leading up to menopause when a woman's reproductive system begins to decline, whereas menopause is the point at which a woman has not had a period for 12 consecutive months. Climacteric is a broader term referring to the entire transitional period during which both men and women experience changes in reproductive function. Postmenopause refers to the period after menopause has occurred.

The Period of Five to Ten Years During Which a Woman's