A 44-year-old woman presents with irregular periods, a FSH of 45 IU/L, and estradiol of 18 pg/mL. She is experiencing hot flashes. What is the most accurate interpretation?
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A
She is in the early follicular phase of a normal cycle
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B
These values confirm perimenopause/ovarian insufficiency
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C
Elevated FSH with low estradiol indicates hyperprolactinemia
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D
FSH of 45 is diagnostic of primary hypothyroidism