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Menstrual Problems Quiz

How much do you know about menstrual problems?

Every woman experiences menstruation differently -- some barely notice each monthly period while others feel severe pain or have other problems.

Lack of periods, painful periods, and heavy periods are common problems related to menstruation.

True

False
Stress is the underlying cause of all menstrual problems.

True

False
Your doctor may ask you to gain weight to resume menstruation.

True

False
Taking birth control pills may help relieve painful periods.

True

False
Folic acid supplements help in treating heavy periods.

True

False

Reviewed by Matthew Hoffman, MD on October 28, 2008

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SOURCE: The Merck Manual of Medical Information, seventeenth edition. Merck & Co. 2000.

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