A 22-Yr-Old Patient Reports Her Concern About Not Having a Menstrual

question 2

Multiple Choice

A 22-yr-old patient reports her concern about not having a menstrual period for the past 7 months. Which statement by the patient indicates a possible related factor to the amenorrhea?

• A)"I drink at least 3 glasses of nonfat milk every day."
• B)"I run 7 to 8 miles every day to manage my weight."
• C)"I am not sexually active but currently I have an IUD."
• D)"I was treated for a sexually transmitted infection 2 years ago."

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