KVV E-Modules

Which hormone declines most significantly during menopause and is mainly responsible for menopausal symptoms?

A: a) Progesterone B: b) Oestrogen C: c) FSH D: d) Testosterone

Which type of oestrogen is the predominant form in women after menopause?

A: a) Oestradiol (E2) B: b) Oestriol (E3) C: c) Oestrone (E1) D: d) Progesterone

The ovaries become less responsive to which control hormones during menopause?

A: a) Prolactin and oxytocin B: b) FSH and LH C: c) Oestrogen and progesterone D: d) TSH and ACTH

What is the normal oestrogen (estradiol) range in premenopausal women?

A: a) <100 pmol/L B: b) 45–854 pmol/L C: c) 1–20 pmol/L D: d) >1000 pmol/L

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of low oestrogen during menopause?

A: a) Hot flushes B: b) Vaginal dryness C: c) Increased bone density D: d) Mood swings

After menopause, the breast tissue mainly changes because:

A: a) Increase in milk ducts B: b) Replacement of fibrous tissue with fat C: c) Enlargement of lobules D: d) Growth of glandular tissue

The sharp decline in oestrogen during perimenopause leads to:

A: a) Regular ovulation B: b) Disappearance of FSH and LH C: c) Hot flushes, vaginal dryness, and memory issues D: d) Increased fertility

Which hormone is measured along with estradiol to confirm menopause?

A: a) Progesterone B: b) Prolactin C: c) FSH D: d) Cortisol

Oestrogen helps in maintaining all of the following EXCEPT:

A: a) Bone health B: b) Heart health C: c) Cholesterol regulation D: d) Excessive weight gain

How much bone mass do women lose, on average, in the first five years after menopause?

A: a) 5% B: b) 10% C: c) 15% D: d) Up to 20%