Healthy Sexuality Flashcards
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
• The highest rates of STIs occur in ___-___ year olds
16,24
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
• They are the a major cause of preventable ______, and can lead to ectopic ____________, a life-threatening condition.
sterility,pregnancies
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
• Untreated STIs increase the risk for a ___________, _______ ________, post-natal
________ infections, along with infection of the ________.
miscarriage, premature delivery, uterine, newborn.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
• The ________ that lead to STI infections live best on the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract
microbes
• It is possible to have more than one ___ at the same time.
STI
It is possible to have catch or have more than one STI at a time. ______ one doesn’t necessarily ____ another, treatment does not act as a protection/prevention from another STI infection.
Curing, cure
• Many STI infections do not produce any _________ or _____.
symptoms, signs
Many STIs may not cause any symptoms, as a result, infected individuals may continue their usual sexual activity without realizing that they are jeopardizing _____ well-being.
others
• Infection with one STI increases the risk of becoming infected with another ___.
STI
• STI infection risk is increased in __________ and _____ ______.
Adolescents, young adults
STIs in Adolescents and Young Adults
• STI infection risk is increased in this population group due to:
– ____-_______ behavior, feeling ___________.
– _______ sexual partners
– Failure to use _____ methods such as _______.
– _________ _____, making sexual decisions under the influence of them.
- risk-taking, invulnerable
- Multiple
- Barrier, condoms
- Substance abuse
Prevention & Protection
• ___________ is the most effective way to prevent infection with an STI.
Abstinence
Prevention & Protection
• To reduce risk, a mutually faithful sexual relationship with just ____ healthy partner is safest option
one
Prevention & Protection
For men and women who are sexually active, a mutually faithful sexual relationship with just one healthy partner is the safest option. For those not in such relationships, safer-sex _________ are essential for reducing risk.
• Honest, open communication about prior sexual ______ is also important.
practices
history
Prevention of and Protection from STIs
• Health professionals advocate ______ before initiation of a sexual relationship
• University health services provide exams and education about STIs
testing
Chlamydia
• Most common sexually transmitted _________ (chlamydia trachomatis)
bacterium
Chlamydia
• Most common sexually transmitted bacterium (chlamydia trachomatis)
• Frequently occurs with concurrent _________ infection
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
• Most common sexually transmitted bacterium (chlamydia trachomatis)
• Frequently occurs with concurrent gonorrhea infection
• Having _______ sexual partners is a risk factor
• Symptoms may be absent in both ____ and _______
multiple,
men, women
Chlamydia
• In women, untreated infections lead to _____ __________ _______ (_ _ _)
Pelvic inflammatory Disease (PID)
Chlamydia
• Infection can be transmitted to newborn during _______, causing eye infections called conjunctivitis
delivery
Chlamydia
• Infection can be transmitted to newborn during delivery, causing ___ infections called conjunctivitis
eye
Chlamydia
• Infection can be transmitted to newborn during delivery, causing eye infections called __________.
conjunctivitis
Chlamydia
• Infection with chlamydia increases chances of acquiring _ _ _
HIV
• Newborns can be exposed to ________ during vaginal delivery and can develop pneumonia or eye infections
Chlamydia
Chlamydia
• Newborns can be exposed to Chlamydia during vaginal delivery and can develop __________ or ___ infections
pneumonia, eye
Chlamydia is treatment is by ________.
antibiotics
Chlamydia
• Newborns can be exposed to Chlamydia during vaginal delivery and can develop pneumonia or eye infections
• Treatment is by antibiotics
• ______ _______ should also be treated.
sexual partners
Chlamydia
• Men with Chlamydia can develop scarring of the ______, leading to pain on ________.
urethra, urination
Infection of a women’s fallopian tubes or uterus, called _____ __________ ______ (PID), is not actually an STI, but rather a complication of STIs. It can result in scarring of fallopian tubes, and can also damage the ovaries and uterus.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
_________
• Very common infection, highest amongst teenagers and young adults
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea
• ______ _______ is the primary means of contracting this bacterial infection.
Sexual contact
Gonorrhea
• Sexual contact is the primary means of contracting this ________ infection.
bacterial
Gonorrhea
• This infection is the leading cause of sterility in ______, can lead to ___.
women, PID
Gonorrhea
– Symptoms in men include burning on _______, thick ___ which oozes from penis, _____.
urination, pus, pain
Gonorrhea
• Symptoms
– Women may have vaginal ________ and burning on ________.
discharge, urination
Gonorrhea
– Some women and men may have ___ _________ of infection.
no symptoms
Gonorrhea
• Symptoms
– Causative ________ can live in vagina or fallopian tubes or on cervix for years, and sexual partners can continue to be infected.
bacteria
Gonorrhea is spread through _______, ____-_____, or _______-_____ contact.
genital, oral-genital, genital-anal
Gonorrhea
• Results of the infection
– ___ is a major risk after infection with gonorrhea
PID
Gonorrhea
• Results of the infection
– PID is a major risk after infection with gonorrhea
– Infection may also enter pelvic cavity involving
________ tubes and ______.
Fallopian, ovaries
Gonorrhea
• Results of the infection
– In men, infection can spread to ______ gland, _______, ______ and _______.
prostate, testicles, bladder, kidneys
Gonorrhea can also lead to ________ obstruction
urinary
In both sexes, gonorrhea can develop into a serious, even fatal, ______-_____ infection that can cause arthritis in the joints, and meningitis, attack the heart muscles and lining and attack the skin and other orangs.
blood-borne
Gonorrhea can also develop into ______-____ infections in both men and women.
blood borne
Gonorrhea cab be treated with ________.
antibiotics
Gonorrhea
Results of the infection
- ____-_______ strains have come more common.
Drug-resistant