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What is the typical age range for the menopausal transition?
What is the term for the stage of life when a child reaches sexual maturity and is capable of reproduction?
What is the average age of menarche?
What is the term for the stage of life when there are no menstrual periods by age 15 and no breast development by age 13?
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What is the term for the early maturation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis?
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What is the purpose of the 'Tanner Staging' system?
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What is the term for the transition from a reproductive to a non-reproductive state?
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What is the primary factor that determines the timing of menopause?
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What is the typical age range for menopause to occur?
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What is the definition of premature ovarian insufficiency?
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What is the role of the pituitary in relation to ovarian function?
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What is the characteristic of the early menopausal transition?
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What is the result of the depletion of follicles in the ovary?
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What is the timeframe for the entire early postmenopause period?
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What is the likely outcome of the late menopausal transition?
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What is the average duration of the late menopausal transition?
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What is the primary cause of changes in reproductive endocrine function during late postmenopause?
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What is the estimated percentage of women who experience hot flushes during menopause?
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What is a characteristic of fatigue that is different from sleepiness or drowsiness?
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What is the primary cause of hair loss during menopause?
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How many years before entering menopause do women typically start experiencing restless sleep?
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What is a common complaint among peri-menopausal women?
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What is a possible consequence of dizziness during menopause?
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What is essential to restore energy levels during menopause?
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What can estrogen deficiency cause in the nervous and circulatory systems?
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What is a common symptom of depression during menopause?
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What can cause anxiety during menopause?
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What can manifest as physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat and palpitations?
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What is characterized by feelings of stress, reduced patience and tolerance, and lashing out in anger or frustration?
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How long should irritability persist before seeking advice from a specialist medical practitioner?
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