If a Woman Has a Somewhat Irregular Menstrual Cycle,why Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

If a woman has a somewhat irregular menstrual cycle,why is she ill-advised to use the rhythm method?

• A)It is impossible to calculate when ovulation occurs,and therefore impossible to determine which days are "safe."
• B)She may end up having intercourse at the beginning of menstruation,thereby increasing the likelihood of conception.
• C)Worrying about the possibility of pregnancy will prevent both her and her partner from being sexually satisfied.
• D)An irregular menstrual cycle indicates problems with fertility,and these should be evaluated before any method of contraception is used.

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Definitions:

Axon

A long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Potassium Ions

Essential electrolytes in the body that help regulate fluid balance, nerve signals, and muscle contractions.

Fluid Interior

Refers to a substance or space inside an object or organism that is filled with fluid or capable of flowing.

Resting Axon

The state of a nerve cell's axon when it is not transmitting an electrical signal, characterized by its resting membrane potential.