A 52-year-old woman reports having hot flashes and intense mood swings. After a year of having irregular menstrual periods, she has not had a period for 6 months. The primary care NP should diagnose:
a. menopause.
b. dysmenorrhea.
c. perimenopause.
d. postmenopause.
C
Perimenopause usually occurs between ages 42 and 55 and is characterized by erratic ovulation and irregular periods, hot flashes, and intensified PMS symptoms. Menopause begins when periods have been absent for 12 months. Postmenopause describes the 5-year period after menopause. Dysmenorrhea is painful periods.
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