A Couple Wants to Limit the Odds of Pregnancy Without

question 9

Multiple Choice

A couple wants to limit the odds of pregnancy without using birth control. The woman knows she has a regular cycle lasting 27-28 days and wants to minimize time spent tracking signs of fertility. Which periodic abstinence method will be the best fit for her?

• A) Standard days method
• B) Calendar rhythm method
• C) Fertility awareness method
• D) Cervical mucus method
• E) Sympto-thermal method

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Definitions:

Stressful Experiences

Events or conditions that cause strain or tension, often requiring an individual to adjust, cope, or adapt.

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis

A major part of the neuroendocrine system that controls reactions to stress and regulates body processes, including digestion, the immune system, mood and emotions, sexuality, and energy storage and expenditure.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model outlining the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of the stages alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Digestion

The process by which food is broken down in the gut into substances that can be absorbed and assimilated into the body.