Eloise, age 50, has developed erratic ovulation, her uterus is shrinking, and there has been some reduction in her breast size. Her physician tells her that these are symptoms that normally accompany which of the following?
A) ovarian cancer
B) cervical cancer
C) menopause
D) the midlife crisis for women

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The text notes that, on average, women experience their last menstrual period between ages 45 and 55. As a result of lower estrogen production, the uterus slowly shrinks, and there is a gradual reduction in breast size as glandular tissue atrophies and is replaced with fat tissue.

Eloise, Age 50, Has Developed Erratic Ovulation, Her Uterus Is