A couple are requesting fertility counseling. The nurse practitioner has identified the factors listed below in the woman's health history, and knows that which of them could be contributing to the couple's infertility?

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Advanced maternal age is a known factor in infertility as the quality and quantity of oocytes decreases with age. At 38 years old, the patient's fertility may be compromised.

Answer: B
 An early age of menarche (first menstruation) is associated with a higher risk of infertility. If the patient started her menses at 13 years old, it could indicate hormonal imbalances that affect fertility.

Answer: C and D are not factors that are typically associated with infertility.

A Couple Are Requesting Fertility Counseling