alleryWhen an Indian couple is childless, blame often falls on the female. In reality
Athe problem often lies with the male partner
Bthe problem always lies with the female partner
Cthe cause can never be identified at all
Dthe cause is always psychological in origin
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. the problem often lies with the male partner
1. In India the female is often blamed when a couple is childless.
2. More often than not, the problem in fact lies in the male partner.
3. That makes evaluation of both partners necessary rather than optional.
4. Specialised infertility clinics can diagnose and correct some of these disorders.
5. Correcting the assumption is part of the counselling role a nurse carries.
_Source: syllabus Biology Ch3 'Reproductive Health', section 3.5_
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