Which of the following statements is true of perimenopause?

A) It is an abnormal state and requires medical assistance.
B) It is characterized by three to eleven months of amenorrhea.
C) It signals an end to women's sexual appetite.
D) It occurs because of the lack of testosterone in the body.

Perimenopause

The beginning of menopause, usually characterized by 3 to 11 months of amenorrhea or irregular periods.

Amenorrhea

A medical condition characterized by the absence of menstruation in someone of reproductive age.

Testosterone

A steroid hormone produced primarily in the testes of males and the ovaries of females, playing key roles in male sexual development and muscle and bone mass.