3.7 Sexuality - Reproductive pattern Flashcards
What is important when teaching children about their sexual organs
3
- proper names
- where and when is appropriate to discuss them
At what age should kids be provided with info about sexuality
when they start asking questions about it
What is the rule of thumb for how to answer kids questions about sexuality
straightforward, simple answers
What is the age of onset for puberty
after 8 years old for boys and girls
What is good guidance for parents in terms of preparing kids for puberty
provide anticipatory info to decrease apprehension about upcoming changes
What is the providers role in addressing the increased sexual curiosity of adolescents
respond to their questions, feelings, problems by providing accurate info and sensitive counselling
What is the 7 P approach for providers to discuss sex with teens
- Partners
- Practices
- Protection
- Past history STIs
- Prevention of preg
- Permission (consent)
- Personal identity (gender)
In regards to periods what must the provider assess for all sexually active teens
date of LMP
offer preg test when period is late or if teen is unsure of last date
When teens have a positive pregnancy test what should the provider do
provide counseling on options or refer in timely manner to someone who can
For teens who are ambivalent about contraception or considering pregnancy what should be recommended
a multivitamin containing folic acid
also ensure immunization status of MMR, varicella, Hep B
What are 2 important protective factors for transgender youth
- timely access to gender affirming treatment
- parental support
What are the 4 ways STIs are transmitted
contact through
* digital
* anal
* oral
* genital
___ sexual partners in the past year increases a teens risk for STI
more than 2
In sexually active females or trans males what can irregular vag bleeding or undifferentiated adbo pain indicate
sti
STIs may be asymptomatic or present in non specific ways such as conjunctivitis, rash, dysuria, inguinal adenopathy, ulcer, vaginal or urethral discharge, prostatitis, or with anal or pharyngeal symptoms
What complications can untreated STIs lead to
5
PP II C
- PID
- prostatitis
- chronic pelvic pain
- infertility
- impact on developing fetus or neonate
Which adolescents should be offered screening for STIs
all sexually active youth under 25
additional risk factors like a new partner should increase screening