You are assessing a female client who is 40 years old. The client tells you that she has not had her menses for over five months. She is sure that she is not pregnant because she has not been sexually active since her divorce 4 years ago
You recognize that which of the following can also cause a regular period to stop? (Select all that apply.) a. Excessive exercise d. Onset of menopause
b. Emotional stress e. Diet high in fiber
c. Chronic disease states f. Use of oral contra-ceptives
A, B, C, D, F
Excessive exercise, emotional stress, chronic disease states, onset of menopause, and use of oral contraceptives can all cause a regular period to stop. A diet high in fiber will not affect a woman's period.
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