Exam 4 - Prevention of Pregnancy and STIs - Julia’s Quizlet Flashcards
Healthy behaviors for women of reproductive age
- Maintain healthy diet and weight
- Take folic acid
- Be physically active regularly
- Abstain from alcohol if pregnant/planning to be
- Quit tobacco use
- Use effective contraception
- Refrain from excessive alcohol drinking
- Take ONLY medications prescribed by your doctor
- Talk to your healthcare provider about screening and proper management of chronic diseases
- Visit your HCP for healthcare recommendations for your age and pregnancy
- Reproductive age (15-44 years)
(Moms To Be Are QUeens - Really Taking Their Vitamins Right)
Pregnancy
Viable egg is available for fertilization by a sperms
Conception
6 day window that begins 5 days before ovulation through the day of ovulation
Peak risk for accidental pregnancy occurs w/ unprotected intercourse the day before ovulation
STIs
Affect both men and women
Women are more likely to develop reproductive consequences as they are typically asymptomatic
Reproductive consequence examples:
- chronic pelvic pain
- PID
- pregnancy complications
- infertility
- malignancies
(Makes sense because men don’t give a shit if they destroy you to get some cooch)
Non-curable but vaccine-preventable STI disease
Genital warts (HPV) - usually 3 dose series if given before 14 years old
Hepatitis B - now usually given at birth up to 6 months
Vaccines for STI prevention
HPV
Hep B vaccine
Curable STI diseases
Trichomoniasis
Nongonococcal urethritis (in men)
Gonorrhea
Genital chlamydial infection
Hep C
Syphillis
(Totally Nasty Guys Gave Her Syphillis)
NONcurable STIs
Aids
Genital herpes (HSV1/HSV2)
Facts about HPV prevention vaccine
HPV infection is the most common STI in the US
3 vaccines (gardasil 9 - valent HPV vaccine)
Indicated for females and males ages 9-26 years old to prevent cervical, vaginal, vulvar, and anal cancers
Which ages does the ACIP recommend the HPV vaccine for
Recommends for ages 11-12
If the child is vaccinated when child is 9-14 years old, 2 dose series: 1st shot, then second one 6-12 months after
Can get the vaccine up to age 45 now
People older than 11-12 need the 3 dose series
What are the longterm complications of Hep B
Hepatitis
Cirrhosis
Hepatic carcinoma
Possibly death
How is Hep B transmitted
Contact w/ blood or other body fluids
79% of new infections occurs in individuals w/ high risk sexual behaviors or IV drug use
Hep B vaccine recommendations
Recommended at birth, 1 month, and 6 months of age
Those who missed initial dose at birth can do the 3 dose series
Potential candidates for Hep B
International travelers
HCPs/EMS
Multiple sex partners
IV drug users
Liver disease
Diabetes
End stage renal disease
Residents of drug
abuse/correctional facilities
HIV infection/residents of HIV treatment facilities
(I Have MILDER Hepatitis)
What age group is at higher risk for Hep B
Ages 30-49 because they may have never received the Hep B vaccine
What are the primary goals of using contraceptives
Prevent unintended pregnancy
Prevent STIs
NonRx contraceptive products
Male condoms
Contraceptive sponge
Vaginal spermicides
Emergency contraception
Female condoms
(Make Cute Videos Every Friday)
Fertility awareness methods
Home tests for ovulation prediction
Calendar methods
Cervical mucus methods
Symptothermal methods
Lactational amenorrhea method
(Having Children Can Suck Longterm)
Which non-rx contraceptive product is the MOST important barrier contraceptive that helps protect against STIs?
Male condoms
(skins, rubbers)
(T/F): the FDA regulated condoms as medical devices and they must been performance standards for integrity and strength
True
Which type of condom is reserved for those w/ allergies as they have shown significantly higher breakage rates and higher pregnancy rate
Non-latex condoms
Usually made up of polyisoprene and polyurethane