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How Much Do You Know About Fertility?

By Chris Woolston
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

The journey from conception through pregnancy to childbirth can be so full of twists, turns, and obstacles that it's no surprise many couples have trouble reaching their final destination -- parenthood. According to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, about 6 million American couples -- roughly 10 percent -- struggle with infertility at any given time. Fortunately, many "infertile" couples eventually find their way to parenthood. How much do you know about infertility? Take this quick quiz to find out.


1. When a couple struggles to conceive, what is the most likely explanation?

a. The woman has a fertility problem
b. The man has a fertility problem
c. Each is equally likely to have a fertility problem
d. They both have fertility problems

2. According to a study published in the journal Human Reproduction, at what age does a woman's fertility start to decline?

a. Late 20s
b. Early 30s
c. At 35
d. Late 30s

3. Which of these steps can harm the fertility of both women and men?

a. Smoking
b. Stress
c. Lots of coffee
d. Being overweight
e. All of the above

4. Which of these conditions can make it difficult for a woman to conceive?

a. Hypertension
b. Endometriosis
c. Food allergies
d. All of the above

5. Abnormalities in the semen are the leading cause of male infertility. Which of these is a sign of abnormal semen?

a. Sperm count is above 20 million per milliliter
b. About 75 percent of the sperm are alive and mobile
c. The pH of the semen is slightly alkaline
d. The sperm are clumping together

6. If a doctor can't find a cause for infertility, a couple has very little chance of conceiving a child.

True
False

7. How long should most couples age 35 and under try to conceive on their own before considering medical help?

a. Three months
b. Six months
c. One year
d. Two years

8. In most cases, couples with fertility problems need to undergo complicated, high-tech procedures such as in vitro fertilization. True or false?

True
False



Last updated Jul 09, 2009


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