Test 3 Part 1 Flashcards
When should the Basal Body temperature be measured for tracking ovulation?
right when she wakes up, before getting out of bed
Cervical mucus can be described shorthand as either P, D, W, S, P or CL. What do these stand for?
Period, Dry, Wet, Slippery, Pasty, CLoudy
T/F: A woman’s BBT will decrease sharply couple days after ovulation begins.
False; will increase sharply
According to The Standard Days Method, when is a woman most likely to be fertile (assuming her menstrual cycles are usually between 26 and 32 days)?
days 8-19
According to the TwoDay Method, when is a woman fertile?
If she noticed any cervical secretions today or yesterday
T/F: Fertilization can occur even if there are no cervical secretions.
False, secretions are necessary for fertilization
If a woman notices cervical secretions for more than 14 consecutive days, what might this indicate?
Infection
T/F: According to the TwoDay Method, days with menstruation are concsidered infertile days.
True
What is the term for failure to achieve conception by couples who have not used contraception for at least one year (or 6 month if over 35 years old)?
Infertility
What is the prevalence of infertility?
13% of women (7-28% depending on age)
T/F: Depression, frequent travel, excessive work hours, caffeine, and pesticides are all considered contributing factors to infertility.
True
Typically, how many alcoholic drinks per day will decrease female fertility?
more than 2/day
When trying to conceive, what is the recommended limit of caffeine intake?
250mg/day (more than 500 may inhibit ovulation)
What BMI range is ideal for women trying to conceive?
20-25
How might a C7 subluxation impact fertility?
may impair thyroid gland function leading to anovulation
How might a subluxation of T9/T10 impact fertility?
may impair adrenal function leading to decreased ovulation or adrenal failure
How might a C1 subluxation impact the pituitary gland and therefor impact ovarian function?
may impair blood supply to pituitary thereby decreasing FSH/LH
How might a cranial subluxation affect fertility or even cause 1st trimester miscarriage?
may impair function of Pituitary gland affecting LH/FSH
At what specific segmental level can a subluxation affect fallopian tubes, ovaries, and the uterus?
T12 (and arguably others)
At what specific segmental level can a subluxation affect testicular and penile function impacting fertility?
T12
Your patient has decreased viability of sperm due to prostate gland dysfunction. What segment would you suspect is subluxated?
L4
T/F: Sacral and Coccyx subluxations have been associated with endometriosis, cervical incompetence, and miscarriage.
True
T/F: For optimal fertility, when should you begin making healthy changes nutritionally?
3 months to 1 year before conceiving
T/F: While organic foods contain fewer pesticides, they typically contain fewer antioxidants.
False; fewer pesticides and more AOX
What nutrient is most important during pre-conception for preventing neural tube defects like spina bifida?
Folate (400micrograms/day)
How much calcium is recommended during pre-conception?
at least 1000 mg/day
IF you suggest Fish oil supplements to a lady who is trying to conceive, which fatty acids should you make sure are in the supplement?
EPA and DHA
600 IU of Vitamin D/day is recommended for everyone. How much is recommended if the person is deficient to begin with?
up to 2000 IU
T/F: Caffeine interferes with the absorption/metabolism of Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, B vitamins, Vitamin A, Manganese, zinc, copper, magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphate and has shown to reduce fertility.
True; more than 300mg of caffeine can reduce fertility by 27 %
What are some good sources of iron?
beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, wheat germ/bran, nuts, parsley, and molasses among others
T/F: In addition to being a great source of protein, eggs provide additional Vitamin A.
True
What are some good sources of Folate?
Dark green leafy veggies, citrus fruits, nuts, legumes, whole grains, and fortified bread/cereals
What are some good sources of calcium?
dairy, canned salmon/sardines, rice, soy, nuts, seaweed products, and wheat germ/bran
