1. True or false: Body weight has a significant effect on conception and pregnancy. 1. True 2. False 2. Lying on your back for _________ after sex could increases chances of pregnancy by 50%. 1. 3 minutes 2. 15 minutes 3. 30 minutes 4. 1 hour 3. Which of the following diseases is NOT known to interfere with fertility or conception? 1. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) 2. Diabetes 3. Endometriosis 4. Epilepsy 4. True or false: Conception methods wear off the moment you stop using them. 1. True 2. False 5. When you see clear, egg-white textured vaginal discharge, the optimal time of conception is: 1. A week before 2. 3 to 5 days before 3. The day you see it 4. 3 to 5 days after 6. True or false: In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is recommended for women over age 40. 1. True 2. False ________________ ________________ Answers: 1. A. True. Being at a fit, healthy body weight can increase your chances of conception and reduce the risks of birth defects. 2. B. 15 minutes. Lying on your back for at least 15 minutes could increase your chances of conception. 3. D. Epilepsy. The rest are known to cause problems with conception, hormonal imbalances, and/or birth defects if untreated. 4. B. False. Hormonal methods can last long after you stop using them. Barrier methods (condoms, vaginal caps) do not have this effect. 5. D. 3 to 5 days after. Once the discharge is cloudier and less flexible, you are less likely to conceive. 6. B. False. In-vitro fertilization has success rates of less than 5% for women over the age of 40, and many women are told to consider using donor eggs instead.