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Middle Stages of Life: Adolescence to Adulthood 17<br />

MIDDLE ADULTHOOD<br />

What age range constitutes middle<br />

adulthood?<br />

What are the primary characteristics of<br />

this stage of life?<br />

Which Erikson stage is prevalent during<br />

middle adulthood?<br />

What term describes the decrease in<br />

physiologic function that occurs<br />

in midlife?<br />

What physiologic functions decrease<br />

in men?<br />

What major reproductive change occurs<br />

in women?<br />

What are the characteristics of<br />

menopause?<br />

What medical intervention has been<br />

used to treat acute menopausal<br />

symptoms?<br />

How long should contraceptive<br />

measures continue after the<br />

last menstrual period in<br />

menopause?<br />

40 to 65 years<br />

Power<br />

Authority<br />

Generativity vs Stagnation<br />

Climacterium<br />

Endurance<br />

Muscle strength<br />

Sexual performance<br />

Menopause<br />

Lack of menstrual cycles<br />

Hot flashes<br />

Sexual Dysfunction/Vaginal Dryness<br />

Osteoporosis (long-term)<br />

Short-term estrogen replacement<br />

therapy (long-term not recommended)<br />

1 year

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