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Health Topics A-ZText size: A A A August 28, 2008

Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects up to ___ percent of women:
  1. 10 percent
  2. 20 percent
  3. 30 percent
  4. 40 percent
2. Why is POP becoming more common in the United States and other Western countries?
  1. Because women are having more children.
  2. Because women don't drink enough milk.
  3. Because the Baby Boomers are moving into the prime years for POP diagnosis and treatment
  4. Because women aren't doing enough Kegel exercises.
3. Most women have symptoms of POP.
  1. True
  2. False
4. The two main causes of POP are:
  1. Childbirth and aging.
  2. Childbirth and lack of calcium.
  3. Aging and lack of exercise.
  4. Aging and frequent intercourse.
5. Once diagnosed, POP must be treated immediately.
  1. True
  2. False

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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