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What are the 5 stages of the development of the menstrual cycle?
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1. Thelarche
2. Andrenarche 3. Menarche 4. Perimenopause 5. Menopause |
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What characterizes Thelarche?
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-Breast bud development (9-12 years)
-Pituitary glands begin to make FSH and LH |
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What characterizes Andrenarche?
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-Pubic and ancillary hair growth
-Androgenic hormones produces -Growth spurt (lasting 1.5 years) -Fueled by production of Testosterone -Women make more testosterone than men at this point |
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What characterizes Menarche?
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-Beginning of menstruation (12-13)
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What characterizes perimenopause?
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-Beginning of menopause (40's)
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What characterizes Menopause?
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-End of menstruation (6 months-1.5 years)
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