Women taking oral contraceptive pills are cautioned against:
a. large amounts of animal products.
b. too many carbohydrates.
c. more than 1/2 cup peanut butter weekly.
d. smoking.
e. All of the above
Q. 2Current forms of contraceptives for women include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. contraceptive implants.
b. nasal inhalants.
c. hormone-releasing IUDs.
d. monthly vaginal rings.
e. pills that contain estradiol and progestin.
Q. 3The primary reason women have given for discontinuation of progestin only contraceptives (e.g., Depo-Provera) is:
a. weight gain.
b. irritability.
c. fatigue.
d. headache.
e. abdominal pain.
Q. 4Which of the following is NOT related to oral contraceptive use?
a. Weight loss
b. Decreased blood levels of HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol)
c. Increased risk of blood clots
d. Increased levels of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol)
e. Increased blood glucose and insulin
Q. 5Decreased fertility in men is related to sperm _____.
a. number
b. motility
c. quality
d. a and c
e. a, b, and c
Q. 6When women are trying to get pregnant it is recommended that they _____.
a. drink in the evening to help with sleep
b. drink one glass of wine daily to reduce the effects of stress
c. drink one can of beer daily
d. restrict their alcohol intake
Q. 7A woman in her late forties wanted to increase the likelihood of becoming pregnant. She bought natural estrogen capsules over the Internet and increased her dietary fat intake. What information would be important for her to understand?
a. Females are born with their lifetime supply of eggs.
b. Estrogen may have an inhibitory effect on fertility.
c. Weight gain can lead to infertility.
d. Infertility increases with increasing age.
e. All of the above
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