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Infertility ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is discussing the causes of infertility with a group of students.
Which statement accurately describes a potential cause of infertility?
Disrupted ovulation can indeed be a potential cause of infertility. Ovulation is a crucial step in the female reproductive process, and any disruption in this process can lead to difficulties in conceiving. Various factors, such as hormonal imbalances, stress, and certain medical conditions, can disrupt ovulation, making it an accurate statement.
Uterine abnormalities can contribute to infertility in some cases, but it is not the primary cause of infertility. Most women with uterine abnormalities can still conceive, albeit they might face challenges, making this statement not as accurate as choice A.
Excessive alcohol consumption can have adverse effects on fertility, but it is not a common cause of infertility. It can affect both male and female fertility, but it's typically not the leading cause of infertility. Therefore, this statement is less accurate than choice A.
Genetic factors can play a role in infertility, but they are not the main cause. Infertility is a complex condition with various potential causes, and genetic factors are just one piece of the puzzle. This statement is not as accurate as choice A.
Choice A rationale:
Disrupted ovulation can indeed be a potential cause of infertility.
Ovulation is a crucial step in the female reproductive process, and any disruption in this process can lead to difficulties in conceiving.
Various factors, such as hormonal imbalances, stress, and certain medical conditions, can disrupt ovulation, making it an accurate statement.
Choice B rationale:
Uterine abnormalities can contribute to infertility in some cases, but it is not the primary cause of infertility.
Most women with uterine abnormalities can still conceive, albeit they might face challenges, making this statement not as accurate as choice A.
Choice C rationale:
Excessive alcohol consumption can have adverse effects on fertility, but it is not a common cause of infertility.
It can affect both male and female fertility, but it's typically not the leading cause of infertility.
Therefore, this statement is less accurate than choice A.
Choice D rationale:
Genetic factors can play a role in infertility, but they are not the main cause.
Infertility is a complex condition with various potential causes, and genetic factors are just one piece of the puzzle.
This statement is not as accurate as choice A.