Human Sexuality 1-4 Flashcards
Transmission of HIV (4)
IV drug
Blood transfusion
Vertical transmission from mother
Sexual contact*
HIV prevalence is highest in which sexuality group?
Age group?
Homosexual (Male to Male)
2nd = Heterosexual
Highest in 30-39 age group
6 most common STIs transmitted in HK
- Non-gonococcal urethritis (male)
- Non-specific genital infection (female)
- Gonococcus
- Warts
- Herpes
- Syphilis
5 most common STIs transmitted in HK - Female
Chlamydia Gonococcus Warts Herpes Primary Syphilis
5 most common STIs transmitted in HK - male
NGU Gonococcus Warts Herpes Primary Syphilis
Causes of infertility
Female:
- Anovulation
- Tubal trauma/ infection
- Abdominal or pelvic surgery
- Endometriosis
- Submucosal Fibroids
Male:
- Low sperm
Coital failure
Fertility decline sharply at what age for women
35
Most commonly neglected risk factor of identifying HPV infection
Failure of regular cervical screen
Legal age of consent in HK
16
Major contraceptive method in HK - top3
Male condom
OC pills
Coitus interruptus
Major factors for sexual dysfunction
Sexual distress:
- Anorgasmia
- Sexual pain
- Low arousal and desire
- Inadequate lubrication
Life stressors
Major cause of sexual dysfunction in menopausal women
No lubricant
5 causes of low coitus rate in menopausal women
Change in libido
Vagina: Loss of lubrication, elasticity, pain
Hormone replacement therapy
Declining health and reproduction
Life transitions: loss of partner, empty nest
Male equivalent of female menopause
PADAM
Easy fatigue Irritability Difficulty with short-term memory Loss of muscle mass, strength, energy Central obesity Loss of body hair
4 factors to attain happiness
Security
Self-esteem
Connection: interpersonal, Intimate
Autonomy