Ellen is 51 years old and is at the threshold of menopause. Which of the following is Ellen most likely to experience?

A) hot flashes
B) discontinuance of menstruation
C) vaginal changes
D) All of these answers are correct.

Menopause

A natural biological process marking the end of a woman's reproductive years, characterized by the cessation of menstruation and changes in hormone levels.

Hot Flashes

Sudden waves of mild or intense body heat that can occur frequently and without warning, often associated with menopause.

Menstruation

Menstruation is the monthly physiological process in which the lining of the uterus is shed, leading to bleeding through the vagina, part of the female reproductive cycle.