Test 3 Part 1

Question 1

When should the Basal Body temperature be measured for tracking ovulation?

Answer 1

right when she wakes up, before getting out of bed

Question 2

Cervical mucus can be described shorthand as either P, D, W, S, P or CL. What do these stand for?

Answer 2

Period,
Dry,
Wet,
Slippery,
Pasty,
CLoudy

Question 3

T/F: A woman’s BBT will decrease sharply couple days after ovulation begins.

Answer 3

False; will increase sharply

Question 4

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)?

Answer 4

days 8-19

Question 5

According to the TwoDay Method, when is a woman fertile?

Answer 5

If she noticed any cervical secretions today or yesterday

Question 6

T/F: Fertilization can occur even if there are no cervical secretions.

Answer 6

False, secretions are necessary for fertilization

Question 7

If a woman notices cervical secretions for more than 14 consecutive days, what might this indicate?

Answer 7

Infection

Question 8

T/F: According to the TwoDay Method, days with menstruation are concsidered infertile days.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

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)?

Answer 9

Infertility

Question 10

What is the prevalence of infertility?

Answer 10

13% of women (7-28% depending on age)

Question 11

T/F: Depression, frequent travel, excessive work hours, caffeine, and pesticides are all considered contributing factors to infertility.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Typically, how many alcoholic drinks per day will decrease female fertility?

Answer 12

more than 2/day

Question 13

When trying to conceive, what is the recommended limit of caffeine intake?

Answer 13

250mg/day (more than 500 may inhibit ovulation)

Question 14

What BMI range is ideal for women trying to conceive?

Answer 14

20-25

Question 15

How might a C7 subluxation impact fertility?

Answer 15

may impair thyroid gland function leading to anovulation

Question 16

How might a subluxation of T9/T10 impact fertility?

Answer 16

may impair adrenal function leading to decreased ovulation or adrenal failure

Question 17

How might a C1 subluxation impact the pituitary gland and therefor impact ovarian function?

Answer 17

may impair blood supply to pituitary thereby decreasing FSH/LH

Question 18

How might a cranial subluxation affect fertility or even cause 1st trimester miscarriage?

Answer 18

may impair function of Pituitary gland affecting LH/FSH

Question 19

At what specific segmental level can a subluxation affect fallopian tubes, ovaries, and the uterus?

Answer 19

T12 (and arguably others)

Question 20

At what specific segmental level can a subluxation affect testicular and penile function impacting fertility?

Answer 20

T12

Question 21

Your patient has decreased viability of sperm due to prostate gland dysfunction. What segment would you suspect is subluxated?

Answer 21

L4

Question 22

T/F: Sacral and Coccyx subluxations have been associated with endometriosis, cervical incompetence, and miscarriage.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

T/F: For optimal fertility, when should you begin making healthy changes nutritionally?

Answer 23

3 months to 1 year before conceiving

Question 24

T/F: While organic foods contain fewer pesticides, they typically contain fewer antioxidants.

Answer 24

False; fewer pesticides and more AOX

Question 25

What nutrient is most important during pre-conception for preventing neural tube defects like spina bifida?

Answer 25

Folate (400micrograms/day)

Question 26

How much calcium is recommended during pre-conception?

Answer 26

at least 1000 mg/day

Question 27

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?

Answer 27

EPA and DHA

Question 28

600 IU of Vitamin D/day is recommended for everyone. How much is recommended if the person is deficient to begin with?

Answer 28

up to 2000 IU

Question 29

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.

Answer 29

True; more than 300mg of caffeine can reduce fertility by 27 %

Question 30

What are some good sources of iron?

Answer 30

beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, wheat germ/bran, nuts, parsley, and molasses among others

Question 31

T/F: In addition to being a great source of protein, eggs provide additional Vitamin A.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

What are some good sources of Folate?

Answer 32

Dark green leafy veggies, citrus fruits, nuts, legumes, whole grains, and fortified bread/cereals

Question 33

What are some good sources of calcium?

Answer 33

dairy, canned salmon/sardines, rice, soy, nuts, seaweed products, and wheat germ/bran