How fibroid aware are you?

July is fibroid awareness month but how fibroid aware are you? Take this quiz developed by fibroid doctors at Whipps Cross hospital, to see if you are an expert or if you still have a thing or two to learn.

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What are fibroids primarily composed of?

Fat cells

Muscle cells

Nerve cells

Bone cells

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Where do fibroids typically form?

Ovaries

Uterus

Fallopian tubes

Cervix

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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of fibroids?

Heavy menstrual bleeding

Frequent urination

Dizziness

Pelvic pain

Constipation

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Which of the following statements are true (select two answers)?

By the age of 50 years, more than 80% of Black women and nearly 70% of white women have fibroids.

Fibroids are most commonly diagnosed after the menopuase.

Fibroids are the most common non-cancerous tumour found in women of reproductive age.

Pregnant women don't have fibroids.

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Which hormone is most associated with the growth of fibroids?

Testosterone

Progesterone

Oestrogen

Cortisol

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People can have fibroids without having any symptoms

True

False

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How can fibroids be definitively diagnosed?

Blood test

Physical exam

Ultrasound / MRI scan

Urinalysis

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Which lifestyle factor can influence the risk of developing fibroids?

Diet

Sleep pattern

Exercise routine

Water intake

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Which of the following are common treatment options for women with severe fibroid symptoms (select three answers)?

Surgical removal of the womb (hysterectomy)

Antibiotics

Chemotherapy

Radiotherapy

Hormone treatment

Surgical removal of fibroids (myomectomy)

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Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated fibroids?

Infertility

Lung cancer

Diabetes

Tuberculosis

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You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers.

You might want to learn more about fibroids. Follow these links for more information https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/fibroids/

http://www.britishfibroidtrust.org.uk/

https://www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk/health-information/what-are-fibroids/

You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers.

You know quite a bit about fibroids but if you would like to learn more these links might help

https://www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk/health-information/what-are-fibroids/

http://www.britishfibroidtrust.org.uk/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/fibroids/

You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers.

You are really knowledgeable about fibroids but there's always more to learn. Follow these links for further info.

http://www.britishfibroidtrust.org.uk/

https://www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk/health-information/what-are-fibroids/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/fibroids/