Question

The first menstrual flow begins at puberty and is termed as menopause
A. True
B. False

Answer 1

Menarche is the natural cessation process that occurs in women. It simply means that a woman's reproductive period is over. At this stage, no pregnancy can occur. Genetics or underlying conditions may also lead to early menopause.

Complete answer: Monthly changes that occur in the female reproductive system that leads to the production of oocyte and pregnancy is called the menstrual cycle. Menstrual cycle in females is divided into 4 phases namely menstrual phase, follicular phase, ovulatory phase and luteal phase. Ovaries and uterus show considerable changes in each phase. The first menstrual cycle starts at puberty usually at the age of 12- 15 years of age and is called menarche. Menarche mainly occurs in the body of females after the attainment of sufficient body mass. Menarche indicates that the female has attained reproductive maturity. The menstrual cycle results in thickening of the endometrium, growth and release of an egg. If pregnancy doesn’t occur, then the endometrium lining sloughs off leading to menstruation or period. Menopause is the stoppage of the monthly menstrual cycle which occurs at the age of 41-60.
Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note: Menarche is the culmination of a series of physiological and anatomical processes of puberty. When menarche occurs in a girl, it implies that the girl had a gradual estrogen-induced growth of the uterus. In very rare instances, menarche may occur at an unusually early age. Symptoms of menarche include cramps, back pain, tender breasts, etc.