early adulthood Flashcards
define early adulthood
when young adults have reached the peak of physical fitness
what is the age range of early adulthood
19-45 years old
what do females in the life stage of early adulthood experience
perimenopause
define perimenopause
a period if time of 4-10 years where menstration begins to stop and women are no linger fertile
what are some symptoms of peri menopause
Hot flushes
Night sweats
Low sex drive
Fatigue
Irregular periods
Heavy periods
Mood swings
Urine leakage
how can a female tell if they are finished with the perimenopuase
when they have not had a monthly cycle for 12 consecutive months
what occurs to women around the age of 40
ovaries will gradually begin to make less oestrogen. This will mean that the ovaries will stop producing an egg each month. This is called the perimenopause transition. This stage will last until the full menopause, when no more eggs are being produced or released.