What is the midlife change in estrogen and progesterone levels referred to as?

Select one:

a. Climacteric

b. Menopause

c. Atresia

d. Menarche

e. Pubarche

The answer is: a. Climacteric

Explanation:

Climacteric is the time in the midlife of a woman that starts with the diminution in ovarian activity (less production of estrogen and progesterone) until the end of ovarian function. It is the compilation of gradual changes of ovarian function that happen before the menopause (cessation of menses) and continue for a while.

The phases of the climacteric are pre-menopause, menopause and post-menopause. During the pre-menopause, hormonal changes will take place, there is a decrease in estrogen and progesterone production.