Safer Sex Flashcards

1
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Create a list of steps individuals can take should they feel they want to leave a relationship that is no longer respectful?

A

Immediately leave if you are in danger
Talk to your partner about feelings of lack of respect
Have space

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Key components of a healthy relationship?

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Have fun
Be yourself
Trust
Compromise

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What should a person who believes that they may have an STI do?

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Being honest with sexual partners
Maintaining sexual health and having regular check-ups as appropriate
Insisting on safe sex practices or abstaining from sexual activity until cured or symptoms subside.
Being tolerant and understanding of others.

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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO BE HONEST ABOUT STIs?

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STIs can cause serious health problems, especially if they’re not found and treated.
Some STIs can lower the chances of having babies in the future if not treated early on.
Telling a future partner lets that person to make an informed decision about his or her own health.

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How to protect agaisnt STI’s?

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Absitence, vaccine, testing, Condoms

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What are viral STI’s?

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Viruses are spread in very much the same way as bacteria. They can enter the body through a cut on the skin, or contact with infected surfaces or bodily fluids. E.g HIV, Genetial Warts, Herpes

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Feelings associated with being in an abusive relationship?

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Pressured
Confused Guilty
Humiliated
Bad about yourself

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Warning signs of negative relationships?

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Jealousy
Harassment
Controllign or demanding

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Ways that being in an abusive relationship affects a person’s health?

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Physical injuries
Poor Sleep
Poor Self Esteem
Suicide

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8
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Support Headlines?

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Kids HelpLine
Relationships Australia
LifeLine

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8
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What is Consent?

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refers to the provision of approval or acceptance. It refers to expressing a willingness and giving permission. The age of consent in most states of Australia is 16.

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What should consent involve?

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a confident ‘yes’
hearing no graciously
changing your mind

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When is there consent not?

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is unconscious
is asleep
is under the age of consent - 16 in NSW
is so affected by drugs and alcohol that they are incapable of consenting

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10
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What should not be assumed as consent?

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Flirting
Silence
Dressing sexy
The absence of “no”
Being in a relationship

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What does FRIES stand for?

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Freely given
Reversible
Iinformed
Enthusiastic
Specific

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What is sexual assualt?

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Any unwanted sexual behaviour or activity that makes a person feel uncomfortable, frightened or threatened.

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What does sexual assault look like?

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Forced or unwanted sex (rape)
Attempted rape
Forcing or coercing a person to perform sexual acts
Unwanted sexual touching

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What is sexual abuse?

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It is generally used to describe behaviors by a person in power (carer, authoritative figure) to a child/person in their care.

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14
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Forms of gender and sexuality discrimination at school?

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Acknowledging the sporting achievements of boy’s teams over that of girl’s teams

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What is sexual harassment?

What does it look like?

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Behaviour of a sexual nature that is uninvited, intimidating, embarrassing and/or offensive.

Unwanted touching, kissing, grabbing etc.
Making suggestive or explicit jokes or comments
Staring or leering
Unwanted and repeated requests for dates or sexual favours

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Forms of gender and sexuality discrimination at work?

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Unequal pay
Assigning roles based on gender e.g. only assigning women to organise events

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Two statistics on sexual assault?

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One in six (1.5 million) women and one in nine (992,000) men were physically and/or sexually abused before the age of 15
majority of sexual assault offenders recorded by police were male (97%); males aged 15–19 had the highest offender rates (102.9 per 100,000) of any age group (based on ABS 2020a)

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17
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Forms of gender and sexuality discrimination in the workplace?

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Asking interview questions regarding sexuality, sexual orientation, marital status etc.
Avoiding recruitment of women due to maternity leave responsibilities

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17
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WHat are HIV symptoms in women?

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Heavy menstrual bleeding or bleeding between periods
Thick, cloudy or bloody discharge from the vagina

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18
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What are syphilis symptoms in men and women?

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Rash marked by red over your body
Fever
Enlarged lymph nodes
Soreness and aching

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18
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What are parasitic STI’s?

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Parasites are organisms that live on or inside another organism (human) and benefit by getting nutrients at the expense of their host. E.G Pubic Lice

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WHat are bacterial STI’s?

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spread by surface and skin contact, bodily fluids such as blood and saliva exchange and sexual intercourse. E.g Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Syphilis

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WHat are Herpes symptoms in men and women?

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Small red bumps and sores in the penis and vagina and anal areas
Pain or itching around the penis

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What are gential warts (HPV) in men and women?

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Small, flesh-colored or gray swellings in the penis
Several warts on a cauliflower shape
Itching or discomfort in the penis/vagia

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Definition of conception?

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Occurs when the sperm and the egg join together.

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23
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Four main ways to get pregnant?

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Penis-Vagina Sexual Intercourse
IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation)
IUI (In Utero Insemination)
Surrogacy

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24
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How effective is the implanon?

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99.95% effective.

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24
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What is the implanon?

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small plastic rod containing the hormone progesterone. It is inserted just underneath the skin of the upper inner arm and provides protection against pregnancy for the three years if it is left in place.

25
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WHat sex cells do women have?

A

XX

26
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WHat sex cells do men have?

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XY

26
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Male and Male relationship two main ways of conception?

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Donor egg form separate female
Surrogacy

27
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Female and Female relationship main way of conception?

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Sperm donor

28
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Process of identical twins?

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One egg is released during the menstrual cycle that splits into two after the egg is fertilised by the sperm. This results in two identical babies.

29
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Process of non identical twins?

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TWO eggs are released during the menstrual cycle. Both eggs are fertilised by separate sperm. This results in two babies that are different. They can be the same gender but not identical.

30
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What is contraception?

A

The prevention of conceiving. No form is 100 percent effective some may also prevent the spread of STI’s.

31
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WHat is the ecternal condom?

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thin, soft sheath which is open at one end and closed on the other. It works by providing a barrier between partners, so that bodily fluids such as semen, blood and saliva are not shared.

32
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WHat do external condoms prevent?

A

Pregnancy and STI’S

33
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How effective are external condoms?

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98 percent when used correctly and 88 IRL

33
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WHat is a diaphragm?.

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The diaphragm is a round silicone cap worn inside the vagina to cover the cervix (the entrance to the uterus). When ejaculation occurs, the diaphragm provides a barrier to stop the sperm entering the uterus

33
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How efective is a copper IUD?

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The copper IUD is 99.5% effective.

34
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What is a copper IUD?

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small device with a fine copper wire wrapped around a plastic frame. It’s placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy.

35
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How effective is the diaphragm?

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used correctly, the diaphragm is about 82-86%

36
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What is the mini-pill?

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works by making the cervical mucus at the neck of the womb thicker, so that sperm cannot get through to meet an egg. For some women it also stops the release of an egg (ovulation) each month. You must take the mini-pill at the same time every day. You can fall pregnant if you take your mini-pill more than 3 hours later than usual.

36
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Advantages of the copper IUD?

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Very effective
Ast between 5-10 years
NO hormonal side effects

37
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Disadvantages of the copper IUD?

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DOesnt protect against STI
Rewuires a procedure

37
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What are oral contraceptives?

A

Medication or pills that is prescribed
highly effective (94–99%)
They may produce side effects and don’t protect against STIs.

37
Q

How effective is The Mirena© hormonal IUD?

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99.9% effective

38
Q

What does the hormonal IUD do?

A

stops sperm from fertilising the egg
makes the mucus in the cervix thicker so that sperm can’t get into the uterus
changes the wall of the uterus, making it hard for an egg to attach to the wall

39
Q

How is HIV contracted?

A

Through bodily fluids such has blood, semen, vaginal fluid and breast milk

40
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WHat are implanted contraceptives?

A

implants, devices and injectables. They are highly effective if used correctly, but may produce side effects and don’t protect against STIs.

40
Q

What does the HIV cells attack?

A

White blood cells which are responsible for fighting infections

41
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What is the combined pill?

A

Daily pill that contains two hormones: oestrogen and progesterone. They prevent ovulation,
99.7% effective. In real life it can be less effective (93%)

41
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What are the benefits of the combined pill?

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Periods can be lighters, more regular and less painful
Can be used to skip periods
Can improve acne in some people

42
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When can HIV turn into AIDS?

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When there are significantly more HIV cells than WBC

42
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WHat is DEPO PROVERA?

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An injection that makes the body senses the presence of the hormone so that their own hormone production is switched off. Because of this, the ovaries will not release an egg and mucus at the entrance of the cervix thickens to prevent sperm entering.

43
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How long do effects last for the Depop Rivera?

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three months at a time (12 weeks)

44
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How effective is Depo Provera?

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99.8% effective if you have an injection at the correct time every 12 weeks

45
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What is the vaginal ring?

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The vaginal ring is a soft plastic ring which contains two types of hormones - an oestrogen and a progestogen. It stops the ovaries from releasing an egg and by thickening the mucus at the entrance of the uterus to stop sperm entering.

45
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How is the vaginal ring used?

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placed in the vagina and worn continuously for three weeks. It is then taken out for one week and during this ring-free week a bleed occurs (like a period).

46
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How effective is the vaginal ring?

A

99.7% effective when used perfectly, but about 91% effective in typical use.

46
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Who can access ECP?

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Females 16 years and older can buy from the chemist. If under 16 you may need a prescription from your doctor.

47
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Can men buy the ECP?

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If you’re a man (biologically)it is not possible in Australia to buy the ECP for your partner.
Although you can accompany your partner to the doctor or pharmacy

48
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How effective is ECP?

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85% effective at preventing pregnancy but effectiveness decreases each day you wait.

48
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What type of question will they ask when you buy the ECP?

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Why do you need the morning after pill?
Do you use contraception normally?
When did you last have unprotected sex?
Have you started your period?

48
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What is the emergency contraceptive pill?

A

special dose of the progesterone hormone called levonorgestrel. It’s used by women who’ve had unprotected sex with a male and don’t want to become pregnant. It works stopping or delaying the release of an egg from a woman’s ovaries (ovulation).

49
Q

How do you get an STI?

A

the genitals touch and rub together
body fluids are passed from one person to another.
These body fluids can be:
fluid from the penis (semen or pre-cum)
fluid from the vagina

49
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What are STI’s?

A

A sexually transmitted disease is an infection that is passed from one person to another person during sexual activity.

50
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How do you know if you have an STI?

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by having a sexual health check-up. You can get a sexual health check-up at:
your local doctor or GP
a Family Planning NSW clinic
a sexual health clinic

50
Q

What are chlamydia symtoms in men?

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Discharge from the penis
Burning urination
Testicular pain and swelling

50
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WHat are chlamydia symptoms in women?

A

Burning urination
Abnormal vaginal discharge

51
Q

WHat are gonorrhoea symptoms in men??

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Painful, burning urination
Swollen testicles
A yellow, white or green discharge

51
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WHat are gonorrhoea symptoms in women?

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Painful, burning urination
Bleeding between menstrual periods
An increase in vaginal discharge

52
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What are HIV symptoms in men?

A

Discharge from the penis
Painful, swollen testicles
Thick, cloudy or bloody discharge from the penis

53
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What are HIV symptoms in women?

A

Heavy menstrual bleeding or bleeding between periods
Thick, cloudy or bloody discharge from the vagina

54
Q

What is IVF?

A

Fertilisation of egg and sperm ina dish than insemination

55
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What is IUI?

A

Sperm is placed in the vagina at the right time

56
Q

Why is there a higher birth complication rate for teenage mother?

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Physical immaturity
Smoking
Drinking
Poor Diet