The permanent cessation of the menstrual cycle is known as ...

gestation

puberty

vascularization

menopause

Answer: Menopause.

Explanation:

Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstrual cycle which is cause by reduction in follicular activity. This occur in age appropriated women between 48 to 52 upward. Menopause presceed a period where Endocrine, biological and biological features begin to show. Period would like stop in months before Menopause and there may be symptoms of vagina dryness, night sweat and hot flashes.