Marybeth is 44 years old, and had started getting a shorter menstrual cycle. Sometimes her period was absent in a month. She was very surprised to find out that she became pregnant when she turned 45, because she thought she was too old to be fertile. What stage has Marybeth entered into?
A) menopause
B) perimenopause
C) reproductive latency
D) sexually vitality

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Marybeth is experiencing perimenopause, which is the transitional stage before menopause when hormonal changes cause irregular menstrual cycles and other symptoms. Despite the irregularity, it is still possible for women to become pregnant during this stage.

Marybeth Is 44 Years Old, and Had Started Getting a Shorter