Asked by Annalise Meadows on Jul 30, 2024

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The acronym LMP refers to the ____.

A) first day of a woman's last menstrual period
B) date of a woman's first menstrual cycle
C) last day of a woman's last menstrual period
D) estimated date of a woman's next menstrual period
E) date a woman was confirmed to be in menopause

Menstrual Period

A monthly cycle in individuals with a uterus where the lining of the uterus is shed if pregnancy does not occur, typically resulting in bleeding.

LMP

Last Menstrual Period, the date of the first day of a woman's most recent menstrual cycle, used in calculating gestational age.

  • Recognize the significance of key terms and measurements in gynecological health, such as LMP and Pap smear.
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Chonnisanat OaixmanAug 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
LMP stands for the first day of a woman's last menstrual period, which is a common term used in medicine and obstetrics to calculate the gestational age of a pregnancy.