Infections, Infertility, & Contraception Flashcards
Untreated STI can lead to
infertility
o AVOID risky sexual behaviors; could lead to STI and unwanted pregnancy
what is given to prevent gonorrhea and blindness in an infant
erythromycin
TORCH
o Toxoplasmosis, Other infections (HIV, STIs, HBV, GBS), Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes simplex Virus
GBS screening
this is done on first prenatal visit and repeated at 36 weeks
o Swab in vagina down into the rectum
o DOES NOT AFFECT MOM but will affect baby if they deliver vaginally
-This can cause septicemia in the baby
GBS treatment
PENICILLIN IS THE TREATMENT OF CHOICE
- LOADING DOSE IS 5mu, then 2.5mu every 4 hours after
infertility
UNABLE TO CONCEIVE AFTER 1 YEAR OF UNPROTECTED INTERCOURSE
for infertility it is recommended that
Þ Recommended that couple SEEK TREATMENT TOGETHER (because it could be the husband’s problem)
In vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET)
when fertilization takes place in a lab, then when it is fertilized, they will take the embryo and return it to the woman.
Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)
eggs are removed from the ovary and placed into the fallopian tube with a sperm to be fertilized
Zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT)
fertilization takes place in lab, then zygote is placed into the fallopian tube
contraception
voluntary prevention of pregnancy
what is the only form of contraception that protects from STI
condoms
Coitus interruptus
pull out method
Fertility Awareness Methods/Natural family planning
o Ovulation method
o Basal body temperature
o Cervical mucus ovulation-detection method
o Symptothermal method
o Home predictor test kits for ovulation
o The Marquette Method
Contraceptive sponge
small round polyurethane sponge: inserted into vagina
