Chapter 8: New Dimensions in Women's Health

Most women enter and complete menopause between ________ years of age.

45 and 55

In the United States and Western Europe, hysterectomies are rare compared to most other surgeries.

False

True or false? After menopause, a woman's body no longer produces estrogen.

False

True or false? Many menopausal women complain of excessive vaginal lubrication during sexual arousal.

False

True or false? Most\n women surveyed report that their menopausal and post-menopausal years are the least productive and enjoyable parts of their lives.

False

True or false? The decision of whether or not a woman should take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) should be left entirely up to her health care provider.

False

What is the most common symptom of menopause?

Hot Flashes

Which of the following actions can increase bone density?

Performing weight-bearing exercise

What is menopause?

The natural or artificially induced end of a woman's menstrual cycle.

True or false? Estrogen deficiency is associated with bone loss that occurs after menopause.

True

True or false? In aging women, changing hormone levels are believed to be responsible for reduced sex drive.

True

True or false? The FDA has not endorsed the use of the herbal supplements Dong Quai or black cohosh for symptoms of menopause.

True

The role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in preventing heart disease, stroke, and some cancers _______________________.

requires further research to be fully understood

Perimenopause is ________________.

the life stage just before menopause

Gina has been diagnosed with uterine cancer. Her surgeon will perform a _____ to remove only Gina\rquote s cervix and uterus.

total hysterectomy