Child Birth/STI Test Flashcards
secondary sexual characteristics occur, male and females are able to produce children
puberty
union of egg and sperm, occurs in the fallopian tubes; the egg is capable of being fertilized 48 hours after ovulation
fertilization
the egg is capable of being fertilized how many hours after ovulation?
48 hours
this occurs approximately one week after fertilization
implantation
single sperm penetrates the egg and the resulting cell is called this; it contains all genetic info (DNA) & continues to divide to form a ball of cells
zygote
the cells keep dividing, this reaches the uterus in about 5 days
blastocyst
blastocyst attaches to the uterine wall, this stage lasts about 8 weeks and is known as an ______
embryo
term for a baby after 8 weeks
fetus
doctor that treats the female reprouctive system
gynecologist
type of doctor that treats the woman during her pregnancy and delivers the baby
obstetrician
double certified doctor (both an obstetrician/gynecologist
OB/GYN
delivers babies at home
midwife
breast exam (an xray that a doctor orders that detects abnormalities in the breast); it’s normal to get one between 35-40 years of age; first one is called a baseline
mammogram
an organ that anchors the embryo to the uterus; filters nutrients and waste between mother and baby
placenta
the union of an ovum (egg) and a sperm
fertilization
a diagnostic procedure in which a needle is inserted through the uterus to extract fluid
amniocentesis
the process of childbirth during which muscular contractions of the uterus start, become more intense, last longer, and become more frequent
Labor
the placenta that is expelled after delivery
Afterbirth
a threadlike structure that carries genes
Chromosome
a diagnostic procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to provide an image of a developing baby
Ultrasound
a developing fetus through the second month of growth after conception
Embryo
the presence of severe birth defects in babies born to mothers who drank intoxicating beverages during pregnancy
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
a unit of hereditary material
Gene
a bacterial STD that infects the reproductive organs and causes a mucous discharge
Chlamydia
Symptoms for Chlamydia
Females: pain during urination, vaginal discharge/bleeding, pelvic pain
Males: pain during urination and discharge from the penis
for treatment, both partners have to take antibiotics at the same time
Chlamydia
an inflammation of the upper female tract that is caused by the migration of a bacterial infection from the vagina
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Symptoms for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- pain in the pelvic area or abdomen
- vaginal discharge
- fever & nausea
- painful urination
- spotting between periods
- usually long and painful menstrual periods
antibiotics used to treat this STI, but antibiotic treatment does not repair all of the damage
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
an STI caused by bacteria that infects mucous membranes including the genital mucous membranes
Gonorrhea
Symptoms of Gonorrhea
Females: -pain during urination -pain in the abdomen or pelvic area -vaginal discharge or bleeding Males: -pain during urination -discharge from the penis
for treatment, both partners take antibiotics @ the same time (becoming harder to treat because the bacteria has become more resistant to antibiotics)
Gonorrhea
existing but not yet developed, hidden or concealed
latent
an STD caused by bacterium that can cause ulcers or chancres (can spread through the blood, damaging the nervous system and other body organs)
Syphilis
Symptoms of Syphilis
3 phases ~ Phase 1 (10-90 days): painless ulcer (chancre) where the bacteria entered the body Phase 2 (2 to 8 weeks later): -fever -joint pain -rash -muscle aches -swollen lymph nodes Phase 3 (2 or more years): -heart/nervouse system damage -blindness -loss of mental abilities & possible death
caused by a group of viruses that can cause genital warts in males and females, cervical cancer in females
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
symptoms include: genital/anal warts, abnormal pap smear for females
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
there is no cure but the warts can be treated by surgical removal, freezing, medication, or they will go away on their own but will often return
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
caused by a viral infection in the genital area, caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
Genital Herpes
Symptoms of Genital Herpes
HSV-1
cold sores and blisters usually around the mouth
HSV-2
-mild/no symptoms
-red bumps/blisters and recurrent sores around or on the genitals
-fever with first infection
swollem lymph nodes
there is no cure but antiviral medications can shorten outbreaks and reduce their frequency
Genital Herpes
- a strain of lice found in pubic hair of those infected, the lice crawl on the skin and lay eggs on the hairs
- causes intense itching in the pubic area
- medication can kill the lice, skin damage occurs if untreated
Pubic Lice
- tiny mites that burrow into the skin and spread by skin-to-skin contact
- can cause intense itching in the infected area (same treatment as pubic lice)
Scabies
the virus that primarily infects cells of the immune system and causes aids
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
3 stages of HIV
1) The early stage
2) Clinical Latency Stage
3) The Late Stage (AIDS)
