Question

Menarche is:

• A. absence of menstruation
• B. cessation of menstrual cycles
• C. Painful menstruation
• D. first menstruation

Answer 1

The correct option is D first menstruation

Menarche is the first menstrual bleeding that occurs when the female attains puberty. The bleeding occurs due to the shedding of the innermost lining of the uterus, the endometrium. This marks the beginning of the reproductive phase in females.

The menstrual cycles stop at around 50 years of age. This is called menopause.

Painful menstruation is called dysmenorrhea.

Absence of menstruation is called amenorrhea.