Women's Health Issues:Module Questions & Answers(100% Verified)

Define Menopause -ANSWER - absence of menstruation for 1 full year marking the end of her reproductive abilities What are the major psychological and physical health issues for peri-menopausal & menopausal women? -ANSWER - psychological issues --> depression, disappointment, increased stress, low self esteem physical health issues --> increased risk of osteoporosis, increased risk for heart disease What are the most common menopause symptoms? -ANSWER - hot flashes, night sweats, irregular periods, loss of libido, vaginal dryness How many women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime? Who has the highest mortality rate of breast cancer: Black or white women? -ANSWER - 1/8 women will develop breast cancer; highest mortality rate of breast cancer are black women What is the #1 cause of cancer death in women? -ANSWER - breast cancer