• Menstruation Education Workshop

  • 1. What phase of the menstrual cycle occurs directly after the bleeding (‘period’) phase?*
  • 2. What is a common length for a 'period' or menstrual bleeding to last?*
  • 3. The average total amount of blood loss during a menstrual cycle is how many milliliters (ml)?*
  • 4. A normal length of the entire menstrual cycle is how many days?*
  • 5. How is total menstrual cycle length calculated?*
  • 6. Which of the following is/are common symptom(s) associated with menstruation?*
  • 7. Greater than what amount would be considered abnormal menstrual blood loss during one menstrual cycle?*
  • 8. Passing blood clots occurs with every period.*
  • 9. Abnormal uterine bleeding may be categorized as which of the following:*
  • 10. Going through more than ___ regular pads in one period constitutes abnormal uterine bleeding.
  • 11. How long can a regular size tampon safely be left inside the vaginal canal?*
  • 12. Which of the following period products holds the largest amount of blood?*
  • 13. A woman reports soaking through a regular tampon every 2 hours during the first day of her menstrual cycle, what change in tampon size would you recommend?*
  • 14. How would one choose the correct size of tampon?*
  • 15. It is normal for menstrual blood to vary in color and consistency throughout one menstrual period.
  • 16. Locally acting progestin forms of birth control, such as the ‘mini pill’ and levonorgestrel IUD, work by which of the following mechanisms?*
  • 17. An IUD is placed in the uterus with its arms extended reaching the fallopian tubes*
  • 18. A copper IUD is a _______ form of birth control*
  • 19. How long can an etonogestrel implant (Nexplanon) be left inside a patient’s arm?*
  • 20. Of the following, which is the most effective form of birth control?*
  • 21. What is a non-contraceptive benefit of combined oral contraceptive pills?*
  • 22. Starting a form of contraception at an early age can lead to which of the following? (more than one may apply):
  • 23. When assessing the average amount of blood loss during a regular menstrual cycle (period) based on a patient history:
  • 24. If asked how many days the average menstrual cycle lasts:
  • 25. When the topic of menstruation is brought up by a patient:
  • 26. If asked to explain dysmenorrhea and potential causes:
  • 27. If shown a picture of a period product:
  • 28. If asked to give four symptoms of menstruation:
  • 29. If asked to name the four phases of the menstrual cycle:
  • 30. If asked to name 4 different period products:
  • 31. When asked by a patient about the average menstrual cycle length:
  • 32. If asked by a patient to explain how a tampon is inserted:
  • 33. When asked how many hours a tampon can safely be worn:
  • 34. If a patient history was suggestive of ‘heavy bleeding’:
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