The cessation of the menstrual cycle and the loss of reproductive capacity is called

A) menstruation.
B) climax.
C) menopause.
D) climateric.

Menstrual Cycle

Describes the monthly series of changes a woman's body goes through in preparation for the possibility of pregnancy.

Reproductive Capacity

The ability of an individual or species to produce offspring, a fundamental aspect of sexual reproduction.

Menopause

The phase in a woman's life, typically occurring between 45 and 55 years of age, marking the end of menstrual cycles.