Processes Related to Contraception Flashcards

1
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What are the symptoms of HPV?

A

Itching, warts, and bleeding after intercourse.

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What are the symptoms of herpes?

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Sores and blisters

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What are the symptoms of chlamydia?

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Genital pain, discharge from vagina/penis, swelling, pelvic pain

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What are the symptoms of pubic lice?

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Itching, spots/dots, crusted/sticky eyelashes

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What are the symptoms of gonorrhea?

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Watery/creamy/greenish vaginal discharge, painful urination

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What are the symptoms of HIV/AIDS?

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Fever, sore throat, fatigue, weight loss, recurring infections, poor motor skills

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What are the symptoms of syphilis?

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Painless sore, rash, damage to brain/nerves/eyes/heart

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What are some reasons for infertility?

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age, STD, injury, medications, genetics, stress/mental stability, consistent use of drugs/ alcohol/ chemicals/ radiation, weight, fallopian tube blockage/damage, low sperm count

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9
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What are the types of contraception? (10)

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Abstinence, oral contraceptives, IUD, The Implant, Depo-Provera Injections, vaginal ring, emergency contraception, external condom, internal condom

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10
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Describe abstinence.

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Choosing not to have sex. 100% STD and pregnancy free

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Describe oral contraceptives.

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Pills that send hormones to block LH surge/releasing an egg. Same time each day, no STD protection.

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Describe IUD.

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T-shaped plastic or metal is inserted into the uterus to block sperm. 3-12 years, no STD protection.

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Describe Depo-Provera Injections.

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Once every four months insert progesterone. No STD protection.

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14
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Describe the vaginal ring.

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Releases hormones to prevent eggs from meeting sperm. 99% effective, no STD protection. 3-weeks use

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Describe emergency contraception.

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Prevents egg release + fertilization, for 24 hours, no STD prevention. ONLY for emergencies.

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Describe the external condom.

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Latex covers the penis to trap sperm without contacting the egg. STD protection, when used correctly

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Describe the internal condom.

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Liner put in the vagina, keeps sperm out of the uterus. STD protection, when used correctly.

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18
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Describe GIFT.

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A catheter combines sperm and egg outside the uterus. The fertilized egg is injected back into the uterus. Increases chances of pregnancy.

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Describe IUI.

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Cleaned sperm is put into the uterus using speculum/ injection. Speeds up conception.

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20
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Describe adoption.

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Legally taking someone’s child and raising them as your own.

21
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Describe egg donation.

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Someone donates eggs to someone else who wants to be a mother and for some reason can’t use their own eggs.

22
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Describe hormone therapy.

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The use of hormones to correct current hormones that prevent pregnancy in some way.

23
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Describe surrogacy.

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A woman carries and delivers a baby in place of the intended mother.

24
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What is the first thing that happens in the conception process?

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Seminal vesicles create the fluid that makes up semen.

25
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What happens after the semen is made (during intercourse)?

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The semen fluid is expelled into the ejaculatory duct (ejaculation).

26
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What happens to the semen fluid after it’s in the ejaculatory duct?

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The fluid mixes with sperm in the testicles.

27
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What happens after the sperm and semen mix in the testicles?

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Sperm is transported through vas deferens to penis.

28
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What happens after the sperm is in the penis during intercourse?

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Sperm enters the vagina.

29
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What happens to the sperm after it enters the vagina?

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It travels up the vaginal canal.

30
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What happens to the sperm after it enters the vaginal canal?

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Sperm and egg meet in outer portion of fallopian tube; become fertalized

31
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What happens after the sperm fertilizes the egg?

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The egg travels down the fallopian tube into the uterus.

32
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What happens to the fertilized egg after it is in the uterus?

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It attaches itself to the uterus lining and uses it for nourishment.

33
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What happens after the fertilized egg is implanted in the uterus?

A

It grows into a full-term baby over 9 months.

34
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What are the vas deferens?

A

Tubes that transport sperm to penis.

35
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What is the bladder?

A

It holds urine.

36
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What is the penis?

A

The male sex organ, inserted into the vagina during intercourse.

37
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What is the urethra?

A

It connects the bladder to the penis.

38
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What is the scrotum?

A

The sacs that house and protect testicles.

39
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What are testicles?

A

They are organs where sperm is produced.

40
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What is epididymis?

A

Piece on testicle where sperm can pass to vas deferens

41
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What is the seminal vesicle?

A

Glands that make and store fluid that makes up semen, used in ejaculation to mix semen with sperm.

42
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What is the vagina?

A

site where intercourse happens, birth canal

43
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What is the cervix?

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The passage from the vagina to the uterus.

44
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What is the uterus?

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Where the fertilized egg develops into a baby

45
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What are the fallopian tubes?

A

Where egg goes after being released by ovary, fertilization happens here

46
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What are ovaries?

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The organ where the female sex cell is created. Size of almond

47
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What is the fimbria?

A

Projections that guide eggs from ovaries to fallopian tubes.

48
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Describe patch.

A

Consistently releases small amounts of hormone into the skin to prevent ovulation. Replace weekly, no STD protection.