Menstruation Education Workshop Quiz

Tests what participants know about the menstrual cycle, period products and contraception. A self-rating section also measures how confident they feel discussing the subject with patients, useful before and after a workshop.

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1. Which phase of the menstrual cycle comes right after the bleeding (period) phase?

Follicular Ovulation Luteal Premenstrual

2. How long does a period typically last?

1 to 2 days 3 to 7 days 8 to 10 days More than 10 days

3. What is the average total blood loss in one menstrual cycle, in millilitres (ml)?

5 to 10 ml 30 to 40 ml 100 to 150 ml More than 200 ml

4. How many days does a normal full menstrual cycle last?

14 to 20 days 21 to 35 days 36 to 45 days More than 45 days

5. How is total menstrual cycle length calculated?

From the first day of one period to the first day of the next From the last day of one period to the first day of the next By counting only the bleeding days From ovulation to the next period

6. Which of the following is a common symptom of menstruation?

Cramps Bloating Mood changes All of the above

7. Above what amount is blood loss in one cycle considered abnormal?

30 ml 50 ml 80 ml 150 ml

8. Passing blood clots happens with every period.

True False

9. How may abnormal uterine bleeding be categorized?

Heavy bleeding Irregular bleeding Bleeding between periods All of the above

10. Using more than ___ regular pads in one period counts as abnormal uterine bleeding.

10 15 21 30

11. How long can a regular tampon be safely left in?

Up to 2 hours 4 to 8 hours Up to 12 hours Up to 24 hours

12. Which of these period products holds the most blood?

Panty liner Regular pad Regular tampon Menstrual cup

13. A woman soaks through a regular tampon every 2 hours on the first day of her period. What size change would you suggest?

A smaller size Keep the same size A larger (super) size Stop using tampons

14. How should one choose the right tampon size?

Based on how heavy the flow is Based on age Based on body size Always the largest

15. It is normal for menstrual blood to change in colour and consistency during one period.

True False

16. How do locally acting progestin contraceptives, such as the mini pill and the levonorgestrel IUD, work?

They thicken cervical mucus They thin the uterine lining Both of these They kill sperm

17. An IUD sits in the uterus with its arms reaching into the fallopian tubes.

True False

18. A copper IUD is a _______ form of birth control.

Hormonal Non-hormonal Barrier Permanent

19. How long can an etonogestrel implant (Nexplanon) stay in a patient's arm?

1 year Up to 3 years Up to 5 years 10 years

20. Which of these is the most effective form of birth control?

Condom Combined pill Implant Withdrawal

21. What is a non-contraceptive benefit of combined oral contraceptive pills?

Lighter, more regular periods Weight loss Protection against STIs Higher fertility

22. Starting contraception at an early age can lead to (more than one may apply):

Infertility Stunted growth Cancer None of the above

23. When assessing average blood loss during a period from a patient history, I feel: