A couple who has not been able to conceive is scheduled for a Huhner test for infertility.In preparation for the test,what should the nurse inform the couple to do?

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The Huhner test (postcoital test) evaluates the interaction between sperm and cervical mucus. The couple should have intercourse at the estimated time of ovulation and come to the clinic 2 to 8 hours after intercourse so that a sample of cervical mucus can be taken and examined for sperm motility and count. Refraining from sexual intercourse before the test (option A) is not necessary and may result in decreased sperm count. Option C is not a standard practice for the Huhner test. Option D is not applicable for the Huhner test.

A Couple Who Has Not Been Able to Conceive Is