Climacteric Flashcards
1
Q
What does Climacteric mean?
A
- it is a period of several years of which functioning of the reproductive system changes
1
Q
What happens to men who experiance climacteric?
A
-produce less sperm
- **Produce less testosterone **
2
Q
What happens to Women who experiance climacteric?
A
-thinning of vaginal walls
- menstral cycle stops (menopause)
3
Q
When does menopause begin?
A
-late 40’s early 50’s
