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Health Topics A-ZText size: A A A October 12, 2008

Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. Which of these statements about the symptoms of chronic pelvic pain is not true?
  1. Symptoms may include constant pain in the pelvic region that intensifies during a woman's menstrual period.
  2. Symptoms usually get worse after menopause.
  3. Fatigue, stress, and depression may increase the severity of symptoms.
  4. Symptoms generally improve during pregnancy.
2. Which of these is not a potential cause of chronic pelvic pain?
  1. Irritable bowel syndrome
  2. Interstitial cystitis
  3. A herniated disk in the neck
  4. Fibroids
3. The goals of treating chronic pelvic pain are to:
  1. Improve a woman's quality of life
  2. Prevent chronic symptoms from recurring
  3. Manage chronic pelvic pain
  4. All of the above
4. Surgery to relieve chronic pelvic pain should be avoided if there is no underlying structural abnormality or disease that requires surgery on its own.
  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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