Fertility Refers to

question 31

Multiple Choice

Fertility refers to

• A) The maximum number of children that a woman could possibly have
• B) The number of children that a woman actually has
• C) The maximum number of children a woman could carry at one time in a multiple pregnancy
• D) The mean or average number of children per couple in each country

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Definitions:

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Chlamydia

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, often asymptomatic but can lead to serious reproductive problems if untreated.

Infertility

The inability to conceive a child after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Refers to infections that are primarily spread through sexual contact, affecting both males and females.