When a Couple Is Experiencing Fertility Problems, Most Often the Problems

question 9

Multiple Choice

When a couple is experiencing fertility problems, most often the problems can be traced back to:

• A) Problems associated with just one of the partners.
• B) A combined problem between both partners.
• C) Unknown causes.
• D) Psychological causes in the female partner.

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Definitions:

Unipolar Depression

A major depressive disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and other symptoms affecting a person's emotional and physical well-being, without episodes of mania.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Disorder identified by a 2-year period in which a person experiences major depression during winter months and then recovers fully during the summer; some people with this disorder also experience mild mania during summer months.

Major Depressive Episodes

Periods characterized by severe depression symptoms such as deep sadness, loss of interest in activities, and other physical and cognitive impairments, significantly impacting one's daily life.

Psychosocial Events

Events that involve both psychological and social aspects, significantly impacting an individual's mental health and social functioning.