Q. 1.

A woman is fertile for more than 21 days of her menstrual cycle


True

False

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Q. 2.

Natural Family Planning is only suitable for women with regular periods


True

False

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Q. 3.

Withdrawal or 'being careful' is a natural method of family planning


True

False

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Q. 4.

Sperm can survive for up to five days in optimum conditions


True

False

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Q. 5.

A woman's ovum (or egg) lives for three days if not fertilised.


True

False

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Q. 6.

Any time a woman has intercourse there is a chance of pregnancy


True

False

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Q. 7.

A woman cannot get pregnant during a period


True

False

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Q. 8.

A couple planning pregnancy should aim to have intercourse on day 14


True

False

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Q. 9.

A woman can ovulate twice in a cycle.


True

False

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Q. 10.

Temperature method is a very reliable way of avoiding pregnancy


True

False

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Q. 11.

It is normal to have clear slippery mucus secretion between periods


True

False

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Q. 12.

Some women can recognise ovulation by a sharp pain in the abdomen


True

False

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Q. 13.

Sperm can live in the fallopian tube awaiting the release of an egg


True

False

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Q. 14.

Anxiety or stress can delay a woman's period


True

False

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Q. 15.

Natural Family Planning is only 80% effective against pregnancy
(i.e it has a failure rate of 20%)


True

False

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Q. 16.

Technological fertility devices (monitors) reliably prevent pregnancy


True

False

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Q. 17.

Most women conceive immediately after stopping contraception


True

False

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Q. 18.

Having intercourse close to ovulation increases the chances of a boy


True

False

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Q. 19.

Breast-feeding is an effective contraceptive


True

False

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Q. 20.

Pre-ejaculatory fluid may contain sperm


True

False

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