10 Questions
What term refers to the period around menopause?
Perimenopause
What is the term used for the phase of life that comes after menopause?
Postmenopause
What phase covers 5-10 years on either side of menopause?
Climacteric
Which factor is NOT related to the age of menopause according to the text?
Number of pregnancies
What may cause early menopause according to the text?
Severe malnutrition
What happens to the level of serum estradiol after menopause?
It decreases from 50–300 pg/mL to 10–20 pg/mL.
What is the impact of decreased levels of estradiol on the hypothalamopituitary axis?
It results in an increase in FSH due to diminished inhibin.
What is the role of inhibin in the ovaries during menopause?
Inhibin secretion decreases leading to increased FSH levels.
What menstrual abnormalities may arise due to disturbed folliculogenesis before menopause?
Endometrial hyperplasia
Why does the mean cycle length become significantly shorter before menopause?
Shortening of the follicular phase of the cycle
This quiz provides an overview of menopause, the permanent cessation of menstruation marking the end of reproductive life. It also touches on premenopause, the period leading up to menopause. Test your knowledge on these topics!
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