Question

Which of the following statements concerning menopause is correct?

• A. Menopause occurs because all of the female's follicles become hormone-producing corpus luteum at once
• B. Menopausal symptoms are a result of decrease in the production of FSH and LH
• C. The onset of menopause is primarily due to follicle atresia
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C The onset of menopause is primarily due to follicle atresia

Follicular atresia means degeneration of follicles. Thus, if all follicles get degenerated at the age of 45-50 years, there will be no ovulation and hence no menstruation which leads to menopause.