A woman who is older than 35 years may have difficulty achieving pregnancy primarily because:
a. Personal risk behaviors influence fertility
b. She has used contraceptives for an extended time
c. Her ovaries may be affected by the aging process
d. Prepregnancy medical attention is lacking
ANS: C
Once the mature woman decides to conceive, a delay in becoming pregnant may occur because of the normal aging of the ovaries. Older adults participate in fewer risk behaviors than younger adults. The past use of contraceptives is not the problem. Prepregnancy medical care is both available and encouraged.
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