Cedars-Sinai Gynecological Health Quiz

1. How prevalent are uterine fibroids among American women?

	Approximately 1% Incorrect. Please try again.
	Approximately 2% Incorrect. Please try again.
	Approximately 10% Incorrect. Please try again.
	Approximately 30% Correct

It is estimated that almost 1/3 of women will have fibroids at some point in their lives.

2. Uterine fibroids are cancerous tumors of the uterus.

	True Incorrect. Please try again.
	False Correct

Uterine fibroids are benign growths arising from the muscular walls of the uterus.

3. What causes fibroids?

	Fallopian-tube abnormalities Incorrect. Please try again.
	A virus in the uterus Incorrect. Please try again.
	Early onset of menstruation Incorrect. Please try again.
	Unknown Correct

While age, family history, ethnicity, obesity and diet can be risk factors, the cause of fibroids is unknown.

4. A hysterectomy can only be performed by creating a four- to six-inch incision in the abdomen.

	True Incorrect. Please try again.
	False Correct

A hysterectomy can be performed using a minimally invasive procedure that typically requires three to four small, dime-sized incisions. This technique can help reduce scarring, pain and recovery time.

5. Symptoms of uterine fibroids include:

	Pelvic pain Incorrect. Please try again.
	Abdominal bloating Incorrect. Please try again.
	Excessive menstrual bleeding Incorrect. Please try again.
	Pain during sex Incorrect. Please try again.
	All of the above. Correct

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact your physician.

6. African American women are more likely to develop uterine fibroids than Caucasian or Asian American women.

	True Correct
	False Incorrect. Please try again.

Although researchers do not know the cause, the risk of developing fibroids is three to five times greater for African American women.

7. Fibroids can cause miscarriage, infertility or early delivery.

	True Correct
	False Incorrect. Please try again.

Because fibroids can distort the shape of the uterus, these complications can occur for some women.

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