Optimizing natural fertility

Question 1

percent of couples that will conceive within the first 6 months

Answer 1

80%

Question 2

male fertility begins to be affected around age

Answer 2

50

Question 3

sperm parameters deteriorate after abstinence of

Answer 3

10 days or more

Question 4

highest cycle fecundability occurs when intercourse frequency is

Answer 4

daily, followed by alternate days

Question 5

fertile window is best defined as

Answer 5

the 6 day interval ending on the day of ovulation

Question 6

probability of pregnancy is highest with the cervical mucus is

Answer 6

slippery and clear

Question 7

sperm deposited at the cervix at midcycle are found in the fallopian tubes within

Answer 7

15 minutes

Question 8

vaginal lubricants that decrease sperm motility

Answer 8

astroglide, ky jelly, ky touch, olive oil, saliva

Question 9

vaginal lubricants that do not affect sperm

Answer 9

canola oil and mineral oil, pre-seed

Question 10

folic acid requirement to decrease risk of neural tube defects

Answer 10

400mcg daily

Question 11

amount of alcohol that may decrease fertility

Answer 11

> 2 drinks a day

Question 12

amount of caffeine that may decrease fertility

Answer 12

5 cups (500mg)