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1
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Abortion usually is carried out within the first __ week of pregnancy.

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What is one not good reason for a person to abort her baby?

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The couple is not prepared to have a baby yet.

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The act of having sexual intercourse before a couple is married is known as ___.

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Premarital Sex.

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What are birth control methods?

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Birth control methods are methods that prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation, fertilisation and implantation, and can be either permanent or temporary.

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What are the 5 categories for birth control methods?

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Natural method, Chemical method, Mechanical method, permanent method and surgical method.

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What are 2 methods under the category natural method?

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Abstinence and rhythm method.

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How does Abstinence prevent pregnancy?

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It prevents oneself from having sexual intercourse. It prevents pregnancy.

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Why is abstinence considered one of the best methods?

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It is 100% safe which has not side effects.

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What is rhythm method?

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It is a method to not have sexual intercourse during fertile period.

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What is rhythm method mode of prevention?

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Fertilisation.

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What are some of the pros and cons of rhythm method?

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  • It may not be 100% safe.
  • There is still chance the woman may get pregnant.
  • No cost involved.
  • Not reliable.
  • Need self control.
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What are the 2 methods under the category of Chemical method?

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Contraceptive pills and Spermicides.

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How does contraceptive pill prevent pregnancy?

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It contains hormones that prevents ovulation so that no eggs are released by the woman.

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What are the pros and cons of contraceptive pills?

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  • Affordable.
  • Must take daily for it to work effectively.
  • can cause irregular menstrual cycle.
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How does spermicides prevent pregnancy?

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It contains chemicals that kill sperms. It is placed at the vagina before sex.

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16
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Where is spermicides coated too?

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It is coated on condoms.

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17
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What is the mode of prevention for spermicides?

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Fertilisation.

18
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What is the pro and cons of spermicides?

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It is affordable, convenient and easy to use, and hormone-free.

It does not provide protection from sexually transmitted diseases.

19
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What are the 3 type of mechanical methods?

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Condoms, Cap/Diaphragm and Intra-uterine device.

20
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How does condom prevent fertilisation?

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It prevents the deposit of sperms in vagina by placing it on the penis.

21
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What are some reasons why people choose condoms as their mode of prevention against pregnancy and STI’s?

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Because condoms are the most effective protection against STI’s, and it can be used at the time of sexual intercourse which has no side effects.

22
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How does cap/diaphragm prevent fertlisation?

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It prevents sperm from meeting the egg. It is placed at the cervix to create a physical barrier. MUST be fitted by doctor.

23
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What is the reason why diaphragm/cap may be not the suggested choice of birth control method?

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It may lead to possible risk of toxic shock syndrome (TSS), poorly fitted diaphragms may cause vaginal erosion, it may have high failure.

24
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What does Intra-uterine device prevent?

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It prevents implantation of the embryo on the uterine lining.

25
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Does IUD prevent fertilisation?

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No.

26
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will sperms meet the egg if IUD is used?

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Yes, they still will, except that the fertlised egg will be unable to implant itself on the uterine lining.

27
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Can permanent birth control method be reversible?

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No, they are not reversible.

28
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What is sterilization?

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It is the permanent method of contraception. It is a process where a person becomes incapable of reproduction.

29
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what is the male sterilisation method?

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vasectomy.

30
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What is the female sterilisation method?

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Tubal ligation.

31
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A testis or testes?

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Testis. Testes is the plural form.

32
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How does tubal ligation prevent pregnancy?

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It is the cutting and tying of the fallopian tube/oviduct, which prevents sperms from meeting the egg. Hence, no fertilisation would occur.

33
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How does vasectomy prevent pregnancy?

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It is the cutting and tying of the sperm ducts to prevent sperms being ejaculated during sexual intercourse to meet the egg.

34
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What do you call when a man can’t make a woman pregnant?

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Sterile.

35
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What is the suggested reason to why people choose permanent methods of birth control method?

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They have planned to not have children in the future.

36
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When will symtoms appear for Gonorrhoea?

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from 1 to 14 days after being infected.

37
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How can syphilis be transmitted?

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1) Unprotected sex with an infected person.

2) A mother to her unborn baby.

38
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When will symptoms appear for syphilis?

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After 3 weeks of infection.

39
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can HIV be transmitted through breastfeeding?

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yes it can.

40
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What are some examples of HIV not being transmitted?

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1) Sharing of utensils.
2) Hugging or touching an infected person.
3) Public utilities such as swimming pools or toilets.
4) Insect bites

41
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When will symptoms appear for HIV?

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6 to 12 weeks after being infected.

42
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Complications for syphilis and gonorrhoea?

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Syphilis: Damage of nervous system.
Gonorrhoea: Infertility.

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