During a routine health examination, a 35-year-old woman who uses oral contraceptives tells the nurse, "I want to have children, but I want to wait a few more years." Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

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The probability of successfully becoming pregnant decreases after age 35, although some patients may have no difficulty in becoming pregnant. Oral contraceptives do not need to be withdrawn for several years for a woman to become pregnant. Although the patient may be fertile for many years, it would be inaccurate to indicate that there is no concern about infertility as she becomes older. Although the risk for infertility increases after age 35, not all patients have difficulty in conceiving.

During a Routine Health Examination, a 35-Year-Old Woman Who Uses