Tom Has Always Wanted to Be a Father but Has

question 80

Multiple Choice

Tom has always wanted to be a father but has not yet found an acceptable partner. He is now 35 years old, healthy, and is beginning to be concerned about how much longer he will remain fertile. When he asks his doctor about this, what is his doctor most likely to tell him?

• A) He will probably be capable of fathering a child until he is about 45 years old.
• B) He will probably be capable of fathering a child until he is about 65 years old.
• C) He will probably be capable of fathering a child until he is about 85 years old.
• D) He will probably be capable of fathering a child for the rest of his life.

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