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Question 25A 52-year-old woman complains of hot flushes, night sweats, and mood swings. Her last menstrual period was 14 months ago. What is the most likely diagnosis?A) Premenstrual syndromeB) Perimenopausal syndromeC) Postmenopausal syndromeD) Thyroid dysfunctionE) DepressionAnswer: C) Postmenopausal syndromeExplanation: The symptoms described are classic for postmenopausal syndrome. The diagnosis of menopause is made retrospectively after 12 months of amenorrhea, which this patient has surpassed.