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Health Topics A-ZText size: A A A July 5, 2008

Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. A woman's chance of developing breast cancer is:
  1. much greater than her chance of developing heart disease.
  2. much less than her chance of developing heart disease.
  3. much less than her chance of developing heart disease or fracturing her hip.
  4. about the same as her chance of fracturing her hip.
2. Progestin has been added to estrogen therapy in order to:
  1. prevent endometrial (uterine) cancer
  2. protect against heart disease
  3. protect against breast cancer
  4. reduce HDL cholesterol levels
3. Which of the following is not a symptom of menopause:
  1. hot flashes
  2. end of menstrual periods
  3. insomnia
  4. increased libido (sex drive)
4. The two red flags for delayed puberty in girls are:
  1. hot flashes and bone disease
  2. irregular periods and hyperandrogenism
  3. lack of breast tissue development by age 13, or no menstrual periods for five years following initial breast tissue growth, or by age 16
  4. excessive breast tissue development by age 14, or irregular periods for five years following initial breast tissue growth
5. Which of the following statements is/are true about bioidentical hormones?
  1. They are identical to the hormones the ovary makes.
  2. The hormone component is made in a laboratory like all other hormone products.
  3. They lack large studies on their efficacy and safety.
  4. They have not been evaluated by the FDA.

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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