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What can amenorrhea be a symptom of, besides pregnancy?
What can amenorrhea be a symptom of, besides pregnancy?
- Chronic illness (correct)
- Uterine myomas
- Endometriosis
- All of the above
Why does dysmenorrhea rarely occur during the first year or two of menstruation?
Why does dysmenorrhea rarely occur during the first year or two of menstruation?
- Because ovulation has not yet begun (correct)
- Because the menstrual cycles are usually ovulatory
- Because the uterine muscles are not yet fully developed
- Because the prostaglandins are not yet released
What percentage of adolescents experience some discomfort with menstruation?
What percentage of adolescents experience some discomfort with menstruation?
- 60%
- 80% (correct)
- 90%
- 50%
What is the primary cause of pain in dysmenorrhea?
What is the primary cause of pain in dysmenorrhea?
What is endometriosis characterized by?
What is endometriosis characterized by?
What type of dysmenorrhea occurs in the absence of organic disease?
What type of dysmenorrhea occurs in the absence of organic disease?
What is the primary mechanism by which hormonal treatments, such as combined estrogen and progestin oral contraceptive pills, prevent pain in dysmenorrhea?
What is the primary mechanism by which hormonal treatments, such as combined estrogen and progestin oral contraceptive pills, prevent pain in dysmenorrhea?
What is a potential adverse effect of long-term estrogen administration in the treatment of dysmenorrhea?
What is a potential adverse effect of long-term estrogen administration in the treatment of dysmenorrhea?
What is a common symptom experienced by adolescents during menstruation, in addition to dysmenorrhea?
What is a common symptom experienced by adolescents during menstruation, in addition to dysmenorrhea?
What is the primary purpose of advising girls to take NSAIDs with food when treating dysmenorrhea?
What is the primary purpose of advising girls to take NSAIDs with food when treating dysmenorrhea?
What is an alternative option for adolescents who prefer not to have a menstrual period every month?
What is an alternative option for adolescents who prefer not to have a menstrual period every month?
What is the definition of dysmenorrhea?
What is the definition of dysmenorrhea?
What is a common indication of pregnancy in a healthy woman who has menstruated previously?
What is a common indication of pregnancy in a healthy woman who has menstruated previously?
What is the primary reason for the absence of a menstrual flow in a pregnant woman?
What is the primary reason for the absence of a menstrual flow in a pregnant woman?
What is not a recommended method for STD prevention?
What is not a recommended method for STD prevention?
What is a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner?
What is a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner?
What can cause amenorrhea apart from pregnancy?
What can cause amenorrhea apart from pregnancy?
What should you use every time you have anal, vaginal, or oral sex to prevent STDs?
What should you use every time you have anal, vaginal, or oral sex to prevent STDs?
