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Menopause occurs at a time in life for women when the production of estrogen and progesterone changes.
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2.
What begins to happen between puberty and menopause?
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A) Premenopause
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B) Perimenopause
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3.
Menopause begins when?
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A) exactly at the age of 50
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B) at the time of the last menstrual cycle
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C) after the birth of a child
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4.
Surgical menopause may occur when?
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A) it can occur at any age
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B) with the removal of the uterus
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C) with the removal of both ovaries
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D) All of the Above
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5.
Symptoms of hot flashes may include a feeling of heat in the face, skin that may appear flushed or red and sweating.
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6.
Pregnancy is still possible until periods stop for how long?
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A) 1 month
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B) 1 year
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C) 2 years
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D) 3 years
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7.
What bone weakening disorder often leads to hip fractures?
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A) polio
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B) cancer
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C) osteoporosis
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8.
What is the number one cause of death in American women?
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A) depression
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B) cancer
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C) cardiovascular disease
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D) osteoporosis
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9.
Premarin comes from
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A) the urine of pregnant mares
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B) plants
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C) it is manmade
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10.
In hormone replacement therapy (HRT), what hormone is used?
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A) estrogen
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B) progesterone
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C) both of the above
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11.
Hormone replacement reduces the risk of osteoporosis, relieves hot flashes and relieves vaginal dryness.
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12.
Around menopause, women should have a bone density test.
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