Primary Amenorrhea Quiz

10 Questions | By Gkilgor | Updated: Nov 11, 2022 | Attempts: 1156

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Do you know what amenorrhea is? How can one be tested for primary amenorrhea? Here, we have a quiz to check if you know about women's health. Amenorrhea is basically the absence of a menstruation cycle. It occurs when women don't get their monthly periods. What are the common causes of amenorrhea? When should one seek medical help for this condition? You can proceed with this quiz and test yourself if you know all these answers.

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1.

In cases of primary amenorrhea, what is the age in patients without 2° sexual characteristics (breast development, etc) at which a “wait and see” approach is no longer appropriate?
- A.
  
  12
- B.
  
  13
- C.
  
  14
- D.
  
  15
- E.
  
  16
- F.
  
  17
2.

What is the latest age in patients with 2° sexual characteristics (breast development, etc) in which primary amenorrhea is normal?
- A.
  
  12
- B.
  
  13
- C.
  
  14
- D.
  
  15
- E.
  
  16
- F.
  
  17
3.

What is the first test or imaging modality used to further evaluate primary amenorrhea?
- A.
  
  X-ray
- B.
  
  Ultrasound
- C.
  
  FSH level
- D.
  
  Karyotype
- E.
  
  Cranial MRI
- F.
  
  Serum testosterone level
4.

Which of the following hormones is required for breast development?
- A.
  
  FSH
- B.
  
  LH
- C.
  
  Progesterone
- D.
  
  Estrogen
- E.
  
  GnRH
- F.
  
  Testosterone
5.

In a patient with primary amenorrhea, who has had an ultrasound demonstrating the presence of a uterus and has a decreased FSH level, which of the following tests would be most appropriate?
- A.
  
  X-ray
- B.
  
  Ultrasound
- C.
  
  FSH level
- D.
  
  Karyotype
- E.
  
  Cranial MRI
- F.
  
  Serum testosterone level
6.

What are the common causes of amenorrhea?
- A.
  
  Early menopause
- B.
  
  Genetic defect
- C.
  
  Severely over or under weight
- D.
  
  All of the above
7.

A 27-year-old female is concerned about the frequency of her periods. When discussing her menstrual cycle, she states that she has had 19-day cycles. Which term best matches her condition?
- A.
  
  Menorrhagia
- B.
  
  Metrorrhagia
- C.
  
  Hypermenorrhea
- D.
  
  Polymenorrhea
8.

A 17-year-old female presents with Tanner stage IV breast development but no menses. Ultrasound confirms a blind vaginal vault and no uterus or cervix. What laboratory test would be most helpful in determining the etiology of her problem?
- A.
  
  Serum prolactin level
- B.
  
  Serum thyroid-stimulating hormone level
- C.
  
  Pathologic examination of her gonads
- D.
  
  Karyotype
9.

What is the main sign of amenorrhea?
- A.
  
  Facial hair
- B.
  
  Missing a period
- C.
  
  Hair loss
- D.
  
  Headache
10.

What is oligomenorrhea?
- A.
  
  Irregular menstrual bleeding
- B.
  
  Menstrual cycle lengths greater than 35 days
- C.
  
  Regular bleeding occurs more frequently than every 21 days
- D.
  
  Prolonged or excessive uterine bleeding occurs at regular intervals