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Menopause - quiz

Do you know when menopause starts and can you get pregnant during menopause? Does everyone gain weight when they go through menopause? Test your knowledge with the menopause quiz.

1. Menopause is the last menstrual period of a woman’s life. When does this usually occur?
A. Between 45 and 55 years.
B. Between 50 and 60 years.
C. Between 55 and 65 years.

2. What is perimenopause?
A. Another name for the male menopause.
B. The transition phase that occurs before menopause, characterised by scanty or irregular periods.
C. Menopause that occurs before the age of 45 years, also known as premature menopause.

3. Can a woman get pregnant while she is going through the menopause transition?
A. Yes.
B. Yes, but only if she orgasms during intercourse.
C. No.

4. Is hormone therapy (HT) an effective form of contraception?
A. Yes – HT contains synthetic female hormones just like contraceptive pills.
B. No – HT doesn’t contain synthetic female hormones and therefore can’t influence the menstrual cycle.
C. No – HT contains synthetically-made female hormones, which do not stop ovulation.

5. Apart from changes to menstruation, other common signs of menopause include:
A. Hot flushes, constipation, back pain and bleeding gums.
B. Hot flushes, sweats, dry vagina and urinary infections.
C. Dry vagina, sore throat, palpitations and eyesight problems.

6. The typical weight change associated with menopause is:
A. Weight loss from all over the body.
B. Weight gain of fluid, usually in the extremities.
C. Weight gain of body fat, particularly around the abdomen.

7. A woman is considered ‘postmenopausal’ when she hasn’t had a period for:
A. Six months.
B. 12 months.
C. 18 months.

8. The drop in female hormones can increase the risk of certain health problems such as:
A. Osteoporosis, heart disease and stroke.
B. Pancreatitis, bladder cancer and hearing loss.
C. Liver disease, anaemia and sciatica.

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