Although menopause is a normal part of aging, why do many women enter menopause at an earlier age?
a. Having become sexually active at an early age
b. Living at high altitudes
c. Excessive use of alcohol
d. Morbid obesity
ANS: B
Early menopause may be brought on at an earlier age because of living in high altitudes, smoking, cancer treatment, and family history.
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