1. Onset and expected physical changesin following year for menarche: Answer -hap-pens in the adolescent years for women -occurs just after peak of growth velocity -a female's uterine body flexes on the cervix 2. Menopause onset: Answer -40-44 yrs (avg age is 51 years old) -transition may last for 7 years (perimenopause) 3. Symptoms of menopause: Answer -irregular periods -vaginal dryness -hot flashes -chills -night sweats -sleep problems -mood changes -weight gain and slowed metabolism -thinning hair and dry skin -loss of breast fullness 4. Menopause criteria: Answer -ovariesstop producing progesterone and estrogen and areoften non-palpable after menopause 5. When gathering a sexual-history, appropriate history-taking techniquesmay include:: Answer -First, noting who is in the room with the patient.The patient maynot want to disclose