Menstrual Health
True or False: Everyone who menstruates has a 28-day menstrual cycle.
False: Cycle length varies. For adults, cycles commonly range from about 21–35 days, and adolescent cycles can be more variable.
True or False: Only women can develop breast cancer.
False: Men can develop breast cancer too, although it is much less common.
True or False: All sexually transmitted infections cause noticeable symptoms.
False. Many STIs can be asymptomatic.
True or False: Mental health is just as important as physical health.
True: Mental and physical health influence each other, and both deserve attention and care.
True or False: Everyone has equal access to menstrual hygiene products.
False: Cost, housing instability, geography, and other barriers can limit access to menstrual products.
True or False: You cannot get pregnant during your period.
False: Pregnancy is less likely at certain times but is still possible during menstrual bleeding, particularly with short or irregular cycles.
True or False: Wearing a bra with an underwire increases breast cancer risk.
False: There is no convincing scientific evidence that underwire bras cause breast cancer.
True or False: HPV can affect people of all genders.
True: Human papillomavirus can infect people of any gender and is associated with several cancers.
True or False: Anxiety always involves visible panic attacks.
False: Anxiety can involve excessive worry, tension, difficulty concentrating, or other symptoms without panic attacks.
What is the term for inadequate access to menstrual products and related resources?
Period poverty
What hormone surges right before ovulation?
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Which of these is a possible breast cancer warning sign: A) A new breast lump, B) Changes in breast skin, C) Unusual nipple discharge, D) All of the above?
D) All of the above
Which organ produces the hormones estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle?
The ovaries.
Name two healthy ways to manage stress.
Examples: exercise, sufficient sleep, mindfulness, talking to someone, or taking breaks.
Name one barrier that may prevent women from accessing healthcare.
Examples: cost, lack of insurance, transportation, language barriers, or discrimination.
Name one condition that can cause unusually painful periods.
Endometriosis, adenomyosis, or uterine fibroids.
True or False: A person without a family history of breast cancer cannot develop it.
False: Many people diagnosed with breast cancer have no known family history.
What does PCOS stand for?
Polycystic ovary syndrome
True or False: Chronic stress can influence menstrual cycle regularity.
True: Stress can affect hormonal signaling involved in ovulation and menstruation.
What term describes unfair differences in health outcomes between population groups?
Health disparities
What is the term for the absence of menstrual periods?
Amenorrhea
What term describes breast cancer that has spread from the breast to distant parts of the body?
Screening mammograms can identify certain changes before symptoms appear, although they are not perfect.
What is the difference between a Pap test and an HPV test?
A Pap test detects abnormal cervical cells, while an HPV test detects certain high-risk HPV infections.
What is the name of the depressive condition that can develop during pregnancy or after childbirth?
Perinatal depression (including postpartum depression)
What is the term for the tendency of healthcare providers to underestimate or dismiss someone's reported pain?
Pain-related clinical bias (often called pain bias)