1.) Lori, a 27 year old patient with diagnosed endometriosis, is curious about what causes the majority of her symptoms. The best response would be:
A. Symptoms are mainly due to the degree of endometriosis.
B. The location of ectopic bleeding of endometrial tissue is the main cause of symptoms.
C. Pain is caused by the endometriosis response to progesterone exposure.
D. Patients with endometriosis experience increased levels of pain due to abnormal hormone fluctuations.
2.) Which of the following is NOT a common result of endometriosis?
A. Pelvic Pain.
B. Dyspareunia.
C. Production of ovarian cysts.
D. Infertility.
3.) Erin, a 27-year-old patient with newly diagnosed endometriosis, is curious about the connection between endometriosis and infertility. Which statement by the provider is the most accurate?
A. “There is no connection between endometriosis and infertility.”
B. “Patients with endometriosis should have no difficulties with infertility after treatment.”
C. “Though there is a strong connection between endometriosis and infertility, the cause is unknown.”
D. “Many patients who have endometriosis find sex painful. Because they don’t have as much sex, this affects their fertility.”
4.) Susan has just been diagnosed with endometriosis. Which of the following statements by the patient displays a lack of understanding about the condition?
A. “I have pain because the endometrial tissue located outside of my uterus breaks down and bleeds with my normal menstrual cycle leading to inflammation and scarring.”
B. “I will work with my provider to create a treatment plan that will aim to prevent the progression and spread of the disease and alleviate my pain.”
C. “Because I have endometriosis I am infertile and do not have to worry about unwanted pregnancy.”
D. “My family has a history of endometriosis so it is possible that I have a genetic predisposition for the condition.”
5. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Endometriosis?
A. History of UTIs.
B. Early Menarche.
C. Menstrual bleeding for more than 7 days.
D. Menstrual cycle less than 27 days in length.