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1
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If the egg is fertilized with a sperm
carrying the X-chromosome, the gonads should develop into ??? and the offspring will be ???

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ovaries, female

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If the egg is fertilized with a sperm
carrying the Y-chromosome, the gonads should develop into ??? and the offspring will be ???

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testes, male

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puberty stage 1 in girls

age

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8-11

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  • enlargement of ovaries and hormone production starts
  • no visible external development yet
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puberty stage 1 in girls

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puberty stage 1 in boys

age

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9-12

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  • male hormones bcome a lot active
  • growth spurt begins
  • no visible external development yet
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puberty stage 1 in boys

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puberty stage 2 in girls

age

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8-14

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  • Development of the breasts
    and first breast buds
  • Area around the nipple
    (aureole) increases in size
  • Pubic hair may also appear
  • Increase in height and weight
  • Body gets rounder and curvier
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puberty stage 2 in girls

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puberty stage 2 in boys

age

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9-15

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  • Increase in height and the shape of the body changes
  • Development of muscle tissue and fat
  • Aureole becomes darker and increases in size
  • Testicles and scrotum grow
  • Pubic hair begins to appear at the base of the penis
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puberty stage 2 in boys

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puberty stage 3 in girls

age

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9-15

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  • Breasts continue to grow
  • Pubic hair gets courser and
    darker
  • Whitish discharge in the vagina
  • First menstrual period may begin
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puberty stage 3 in girls

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puberty stage 3 in boys

age

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11-16

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  • Penis starts to grow in length
  • Pubic hair gets courser and darker
  • Face begins to appear more
    mature
  • Shoulders become broader
  • Increase in muscle tissue
  • Voice starts to change and
    deepen
  • Facial hair on the upper lips
    begins to develop
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puberty stage 3 in boys

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puberty stage 4 in girls

age

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10-16

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  • Aureoles may even get even darker
    and separate into little mounds
  • Pubic hair begins to have a more
    adult triangular pattern of growth
  • Menarche should start now
  • Ovulation starts
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puberty stage 4 in girls

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puberty stage 4 in boys

age

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11-17

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  • Penis grows in width
  • Testicles and scrotum continue to
    grow; hair grows on the anus
  • The texture of the penis becomes
    more adult-looking
  • Increase in underarm and facial hair
  • First fertile ejaculation
  • Skin gets oilier, and voice
    continues to deepen
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puberty stage 4 in boys

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puberty stage 5 in girls

age

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12-19

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  • Full height is reached
  • Ovulation becomes regular
  • Pubic hair is filled in
  • Breasts are fully developed
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puberty stage 5 in girls

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puberty stage 5 in boys

age

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14-18

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  • Full adult height
  • Pubic hair and the genitals
    look like an adult man’s do
  • Shaving is necessary
  • Some continue to grow past
    this point
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puberty stage 5 in boys

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The areas of the body that are highly sensitive when stimulated since these have a high number of sensory receptors or nerve endings that react to the stimuli.

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erogenous zones

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Two Types of Erogenous Zones in the Skin

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nonspecific type
specific type

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erogenous zone:
- Similar to any other portion of the
usual haired skin

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nonspecific type

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erogenous zone:
- Nerves are composed of the density of dermal-nerve and hair-follicle networks

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nonspecific type

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erogenous zone:
- An exaggerated form of tickle

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nonspecific type

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28
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erogenous zone:
Includes the sides and back of the
neck, axilla (armpits, underarm),
and sides of the thorax (chest)

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nonspecific type

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erogenous zone:
- Found in the mucocutaneous regions of the body

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specific type

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erogenous zone:
- Favor acute perception

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specific type

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erogenous zone:
Includes the genital regions
(prepuce, penis, female external
genitalia or vulva, perianal skin,
lips, and nipples)

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specific type

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It refers to the structured series of changes the body goes through (physically, psychologically, emotionally) when a person is involved in a sexually simulating activity, such as intercourse and
masturbation.

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sexual response cycle

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Sexual Response Cycle (Masters and Johnson) 4 phases:

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  1. excitement
  2. plateau
  3. orgasm
  4. resolution
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34
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  • Initial physiological sexual arousal response
  • Increased heart rate, respiration, and blood
    pressure
  • Myotonia, vasocongestion, and nipple hardening or
    erection
  • Flush or reddening of the skin
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phase 1: excitement

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35
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  • Intensifies the response from the excitement phase
  • Continuous increase and stabilization of breathing,
    blood flow, and heart rate
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phase 2: plateau

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36
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  • Sexual climax of excitement
  • Shortest and generally last only for a few seconds
  • A sense of euphoria and a feeling of tension relief
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phase 3: orgasm

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37
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  • The body returns to its normal functioning
  • Refractory period – the recovery time after
    orgasm.
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phase 4: resolution

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38
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the recovery time after
orgasm

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refractory period

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39
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considered as the largest sex organ of the body, which is responsible for controlling biological urges, mental processes, and emotional and physical responses to sex.

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brain

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40
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  • Translates nerve impulses sensed by the skin to pleasurable sensation
  • Controls the nerves and muscles used in sexual activities
  • Releases hormones (physiological origin of
    sexual desire)
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brain

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41
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responsible for sexual
thoughts and fantasies

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cerebral cortex

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42
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the source of emotions and
feelings

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limbic system

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43
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“love hormone”; desire to
maintain close relationships

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oxytocin

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44
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hormone for ovulation in females

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follicle-stimulating hormones (FSH)

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regulates the testes and ovaries; stimulates the production of testosterone from the testes

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luteinizing hormone (LH)

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46
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hormone for male arousal

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vasopressin

47
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regulates motivation to engage in sexual behavior for females

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estrogen and progesterone

48
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Stage:
- physical attraction
- desire for sexual gratification

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stage 1: lust

49
Q

the need for a person to reproduce

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sexual gratification

50
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lust is driven by (2)

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testosterone and estrogen

51
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stage: People are “love struck, blinded by love, or infatuated.”

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attraction

52
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Three chemical triggers for attraction:

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norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin

53
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stage:
- Desire for long lasting commitment
- Involves defense of territory, feeding and grooming, close proximity, separation anxiety, and shared tasks

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attachment

54
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gives a person an extra surge of energy and triggers increased heart rate, loss of appetite, and desire to sleep

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norepinephrine

55
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gives a person a feeling of ecstasy; produced when spending time with someone you love or during sexual
intercourse

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dopamine

56
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causes obsessive thinking

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serotonin

57
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Subjective feeling of wanting or interest to engage in sex

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sexual desire

58
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A basic, biological mediated motivation to seek sexual activity or
sexual gratification

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sexual drive

59
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has an important function in motivated behaviors, as well as sexual functioning

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hypothalamus

60
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the integrative center for emotions, emotional behavior, and motivation

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amygdala

61
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also known as the pleasure center, has an important role in motivation and cognitive processing of aversion

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nucleus accumbens

62
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based on the biological make-up and sexual characteristics of a person (male or female)

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sex

63
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a social construct, which includes roles, behaviors, expressions and identities

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gender

64
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a person’s emotional and erotic
attraction toward another individual

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sexual orientation

65
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one’s sense of being male or
female; how a person identifies himself/herself

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gender identity

66
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It is also known as sexually transmitted infections (STI). It is a
disease or infection acquired through sexual contract

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sexually transmitted disease (STD)

67
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the organisms that cause STD are passed from one person to another through

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blood, semen, vaginal, or any other bodily fluids.

68
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A parasitic bacterium that causes
unusual discharge, stinging in the
sex organ when urinating, lower
abdominal pain, lower back pain,
nausea, fever, and pain during sex

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clamydia

69
Q
  • Passed down through unprotected
    oral, anal, and vaginal sex
  • The bacteria spread to warm,
    moist areas of the body such as
    the eyes, throat, mouth, vagina,
    the entire reproductive tract,
    urethra, and anus
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gonorrhea

70
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  • Caused by a virus that infects the
    skin, mouth, mucous membranes
    of the genitals, and the rectum
  • Can also be transmitted through
    sharing towels with an infected
    person
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genital herpes

71
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  • Caused by a virus characterized by
    rough, wart-like growths
  • Usually found around the head of
    the penis (men), and around the
    vaginal opening and could spread
    to the rectal area as well as the
    cervix (women)
A

genital warts

72
Q

A dangerous and life threatening bacterial disease that could affect other vital organs such as the heart,
spine, and brain

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syphilis

73
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Caused by parasites such as lice and mites

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ectoparasitic infections

74
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also known as crab louse
that live on the pubic hair

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pubic lice

75
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caused by mites that live on the skin, which cause itching on various parts of the body and characterized by small bumps on the skin

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scabies

76
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“The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012”

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RA 10354

77
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The right to equality and nondiscrimination of these rights, the right to sustainable human development, the right to health which includes reproductive health, the right to education and information, and the right to choose and make decisions for themselves in accordance with their religious convictions, ethics, cultural beliefs, and the demands of responsible parenthood

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RA 10354

78
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It is the will and ability of parent(s) to respond to the needs and aspirations of the family and
children.

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responsible parenthood

79
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It is the will and ability of parent(s) to respond to the needs and aspirations of the family and
children.

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responsible parenthood

80
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It can be defined as a state of complete well-being in matters relating to one’s sexual and reproductive life.

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reproductive health

81
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It implies that people are able to have a responsible, safe, consensual and satisfying sex life and that they have the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide of, when, and how often to do so

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reproductive health

82
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It allows both men and women to make informed choices on
when and if they decide to have children.

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family planning

83
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Methods of Contraception (6)

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  • natural
  • long-acting reversible contraception
  • hormonal contraception
  • barrier method
  • fertility awareness
  • permanent contraception
84
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Periodic abstinence, lactational amenorrhea method (LAM), coitus interruptus (withdrawal or pulling out) method

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natural method

85
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Implants or intra uterine device (IUD)

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Long-acting reversible contraception

86
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Birth control pill, birth control injection

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hormonal contraception

87
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condoms

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barrier method

88
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periodic abstinence method

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fertility awareness

89
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vasectomy, tubal ligation

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permanent contraception

90
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it is the method that uses the body’s natural physiological changes and symptoms to identify the fertile and infertile phases of the menstrual cycle

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natural family planning method

91
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natural family planning method (3)

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  1. Periodic abstinence (fertility awareness) method
  2. Use of breastfeeding or lactational amenorrhea method
    (LAM)
  3. Coitus interruptus (withdrawal or pulling out) method
92
Q
  • Involves refraining from sexual intercourse
  • Considered as the most effective natural birth control
    method
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periodic abstinence method

93
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Types of periodic abstinence method:

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  1. rhythm (calendar) method
  2. basal body temperature monitoring
  3. cervical mucus (ovulation) method
94
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Involves refraining from having sex during a woman’s fertile days

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rhythm or calendar method

95
Q

A woman is likely to get pregnant if she has sex ??? days before ovulation and ??? days after ovulation

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3-4, 3-4

96
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It is the woman’s lowest body temperature at rest on a given day.

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basal body temperature

97
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Based on carefully observing the woman’s mucus patterns during ovulation
* A woman is fertile during the days when she observes her cervical mucus is thin and watery, plus the day after it as well

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cervical mucus method

98
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It is the temporary infertility that occurs in a woman when she is not menstruating after giving birth and that she is fully breastfeeding.

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Lactation Amenorrhea Method (LAM)

99
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A man pulls out his penis from a woman’s vagina prior to ejaculation so that the sperm is not ejected inside the woman’s reproductive system.

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Withdrawal or Pull-out Method

100
Q

Also known as the pill
* Contains synthetic estrogen and
progesterone

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oral contraceptives

101
Q

??? suppresses ovulation, while ??? decreases the
permeability of the cervical mucus to limit the sperm’s access to the ova.

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estrogen, progesterone

102
Q

A medicated adhesive patch that is
placed on the skin to deliver a specific dose of medication through the skin and into the bloodstream
* Contains both estrogen and
progesterone, and is attached once a week for three weeks

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TRANSDERMAL CONTRACEPTIVE PATCH

103
Q

Inserted into the vagina and slowly
releases hormones through the vaginal wall into the bloodstream to prevent pregnancy
* Releases a dose of estrogen and progesterone into the bloodstream

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vaginal ring

104
Q
  • Involve the delivery of a steroid
    progestin from polymer capsules or
    rods placed under the skin
  • Effectiveness for 1 to 5 years
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subdermal implants

105
Q
  • Given once every three months
  • Typically suppresses ovulation, keeping the ovaries from releasing an egg
  • Also thickens cervical mucus to keep sperm from reaching the egg
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hormonal injections

106
Q
  • A small, T-shaped plastic device
    wrapped in copper or contains
    hormones
  • Prevents fertilization of the egg by
    damaging or killing sperm
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intrauterine device

107
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  • Used to cause the death of sperms before they can enter the cervix
  • Lowers the pH level of the vagina
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SPERMICIDES, VAGINAL GELS &
CREAMS, AND GLYCERIN FILMS

108
Q
  • Made of latex (rubber) and formed like a shallow cup
  • Dome-shaped barrier that block sperms from entering the uterus
  • Filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
A

diaphragm

109
Q
  • A silicone cup inserted in the vagina to cover the cervix and keep sperm out of the uterus
  • Spermicide is added
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cervical cap

110
Q

A latex or synthetic rubber sheath placed on the erect penis before vaginal penetration to trap the sperm during ejaculation

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male condom

111
Q

A thin pouch inserted into the vagina before sex, serving as protective barrier to prevent pregnancy and protection from sexually transmitted diseases

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female condom

112
Q
  • A surgical operation wherein the tube that carries the sperm to a man’s penis is cut
  • A permanent male contraception
    method
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vasectomy

113
Q
  • A surgical procedure for female sterilization involving severing and tying of the fallopian tubes
  • Disrupts the movement of the egg to the uterus for fertilization and blocks sperm from traveling up the fallopian tubes to the egg
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tubal ligation

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