The nurse is teaching a group of women about menopause at a community clinic. The nurse tells them that the best indicator of menopause is which of the following symptoms?
1. No menses for 8 consecutive months
2. Hot flashes and night sweats
3. FSH levels rise and ovarian follicles cease to produce estrogen
4. Diagnosed with osteoporosis 4 months ago
3
Explanation: 3. Examining FSH and estrogen levels is a very accurate indication of menopause.
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