Women's Health Quiz

1. Which hormone is primarily responsible for the menstrual cycle and female secondary sex characteristics?

1. Cortisol
2. Oestrogen
3. Progesterone
4. Testosterone

2. At what age do health guidelines generally recommend women begin regular mammograms?

1. 30
2. 40
3. 50
4. 60

3. What is the leading cause of death among women worldwide?

1. Breast cancer
2. Heart disease
3. Lung cancer
4. Stroke

4. Which nutrient is especially important during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects?

1. Calcium
2. Folic acid
3. Iron
4. Vitamin D

5. What is the PCOS condition that affects many women of reproductive age?

1. Pelvic Chronic Obstruction Syndrome
2. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
3. Post-Conception Ovulation Syndrome
4. Pre-eclampsia Chronic Ovarian Syndrome

6. Bone density in women decreases significantly after menopause due to the decline of which hormone?

1. Cortisol
2. Oestrogen
3. Progesterone
4. Testosterone

7. What is endometriosis?

1. A bacterial infection of the uterus
2. Inflammation of the cervix
3. Ovarian cancer in early stages
4. Tissue similar to the uterine lining growing outside the uterus

8. The HPV vaccine protects against strains of the virus that cause most cases of what cancer?

1. Breast cancer
2. Cervical cancer
3. Ovarian cancer
4. Uterine cancer

9. Which type of screening test checks for cervical cell abnormalities?

1. Biopsy
2. Colposcopy
3. DEXA scan
4. Pap smear (cervical smear)

10. Iron deficiency anaemia is more common in women than men. Why?

1. Menstrual blood loss each month depletes iron stores
2. Pregnancy destroys iron permanently
3. Women absorb less iron from food
4. Women have fewer red blood cells naturally

11. What is the average age of menopause in women?

1. 42
2. 45
3. 51
4. 55

12. During pregnancy, which dangerous condition is characterised by high blood pressure and protein in the urine?

1. Ectopic pregnancy
2. Gestational diabetes
3. Placenta praevia
4. Pre-eclampsia

13. Regular exercise in women reduces the risk of which common cancer?

1. Breast cancer and colon cancer
2. Cervical cancer only
3. Ovarian cancer only
4. Skin cancer

14. What is a DEXA scan used to measure in women's health?

1. Bone mineral density
2. Breast tissue density
3. Hormonal imbalances
4. Uterine health

15. Which of the following is a symptom of perimenopause (the transition to menopause)?

1. Heavier, more regular periods only
2. Hot flushes, irregular periods, and mood changes
3. Permanent cessation of periods after 6 months
4. Sharp increase in fertility

16. Which breast cancer gene mutation significantly raises lifetime risk of breast and ovarian cancer?

1. BRCA1 or BRCA2
2. HER2
3. TP53
4. VEGF

17. Postpartum depression affects many women after giving birth. When does it typically begin?

1. During labour
2. During the third trimester
3. Only 6 months after birth
4. Within the first few weeks after delivery

18. The World Health Organisation recommends that breastfeeding should ideally continue for at least how long?

1. 1 year only
2. 3 months
3. 6 months exclusive, then with complementary foods up to 2 years
4. Until the baby can eat solid foods

19. Which vitamin, obtained primarily from sunlight, is often deficient in women and linked to bone health and mood?

1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin B6
3. Vitamin C
4. Vitamin D

20. What lifestyle factor is the single greatest modifiable risk factor for cervical cancer?

1. Alcohol consumption
2. Diet high in red meat
3. HPV infection, typically acquired through sexual contact
4. Lack of exercise