Miscellaneous

Question 1

What is superfecundation?

Answer 1

The fertilization of two different ova at two separate acts of intercourse in the same cycle

Question 2

What is the predictable sequence of sexual maturation in females?

Answer 2

Breast budding (thelarche), adrenarche (hair growth), growth spurt, then menarche (about 2-2.5 years after thelarche)

Question 3

How long can sperm survive in the female reproductive tract?

Answer 3

Up to 3 days - this means that couples should have intercourse up to 3 days before ovulation if they are trying to conceive.

Question 4

How long is an egg viable for after ovulation?

Answer 4

24 hours

Question 5

What are risk factors for developing PMS?

Answer 5

A family history and vitamin B6, calcium, or magnesium deficiency

Question 6

How is vaginismus (involuntary constriction of vaginal muscles) treated?

Answer 6

Gradual use of vaginal dilators in the setting of appropriate counseling

Question 7

What is pseudocyesis?

Answer 7

Somatization of stress affects the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis and causes early pregnancy symptoms (e.g. weight gain, amenorrhea). Risk factors include infertility and prior pregnancy loss

Question 8

After what age is absence of menarche considered abnormal

Answer 8

15