sexual health Flashcards
How does sexual health affect the reproductive system?
GOOD - reduce risk of infertility
- promote overall wellbeing of the system.
POOR
- Higher risk of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Pregnancy Problems (Stillbirths, transmitting STI to baby at birth)
- Incurable STIs (hepatitis B, herpes, HIV)
- Cervical Cancer
- Unintentional pregnancy
How does sexual health affect the cardiovascular system?
- increase heart rate
- improve blood flow
- contribute to overall healthier heart and circulatory system.
How does sexual health affect Endocrine system?
- Balances the hormone levels
- affects hormone regulation
- Benefit overall endocrine system
How does sexual health affect the immune system?
GOOD
- reduce risk of STIs and other diseases
POOR
- Risk of HIV, a virus that attacks the immune system.
How does sexual health affect the musculoskeletal system?
- engage various muscles, promoting muscle tone, flexibility and joint health.
- Reduces musculoskeletal pain
- improve overall mobility and physical well-being
How does sexual health affect the nervous system and brain function?
- consenting, healthy relations can release neurotransmitters such as endorphins, dopamine and oxytocin, which contributes to happiness and pleasure.
- these neurotransmitters contribute to brain function, cognitive abilities and stress regulation.
- promote overall mental and neurological wellbeing.
Name 3 sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and their signs/symptoms.
- HIV - a virus called Human Immunodeficiency Virus that attacks the immune system.
Symptoms - Headaches, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, ulcers in genital area, weight loss) - Syphilis - a curable bacterial infection that spreads easily by unprotected sex.
Symptoms - white/grey wart growths on genital area, rashes on body, flu-like symptoms, high temperature, discoloured eyes/skin - Chlamydia - STI caused by bacteria
Symptoms - pain when urinating, vaginal discharge, pain during sex, sore throat, pain in stomach
