Maddy and Eric Are Both in Their 40s

question 95

Multiple Choice

Maddy and Eric are both in their 40s. They have spent their early adult years focusing on their education and careers. Now that they are financially secure and successful, they want to have a baby. Maddy and Eric should know that couples in their 40s have a _____ percent infertility rate.

• A) 25
• B) 40
• C) 50
• D) 65

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Definitions:

Side Effects

Unintended reactions or results, often negative, from treatments or medications.

Woman's Body

Refers to the female human form, considering biological, physiological, and reproductive differences as well as cultural and societal perceptions.

Perimenopause Prematurely

The phase before menopause starts earlier than the usual age leading to early symptoms such as irregular periods and hot flashes.

Menopause-Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and vaginal dryness, resulting from a decrease in reproductive hormones.