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  #1

Menopause is defined as at least how many months of amenorrhea:

A. 1
B. 3
C. 6
D. 12



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  #2

12 months





  #3

Yup, thats what I thought too...
Kap says:
"Menopause is defined as 3 months of amenorrhea with elevation of FSH and LH."

Is this right? I always thought the criteria was 12 months!!!???


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  #4

As far as i knew 3 mths was for amennorhea.....I got a bit confused too at first! confused

  #5

I think the right answer for definition of menopause is: 12 months of amenorrhea (No menstrual periods) with serial identification of increased FSH and LH for at least 3 months AFTER that.

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