Sexual self Part 2 Flashcards
Conditions that involve the transmission of an infectious organism between sex partners.
STDs
Transmission of STDS are by means of
sexual behavior, vaginal intercourse, anal sex and oral sex
Some STDs can also be contracted by
sharing intravenous drug needles with an infected person
Caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is caused by a bacteria called
Chlamydia trachomatis
Can infect both men and women
chlamydia
Can be acquired during oral, vaginal, or anal sex with someone who has the infection.
Chlamydia
Symptoms in women include:
•Abnormal vaginal discharge, which may have a strong smell
•Burning sensation when urinating
•Pain during intercourse (If the infection spreads, you might get lower abdominal pain, pain during sex, nausea, or fever.)
Chlamydia
Symptoms in men include:
•Discharge from the penis
•Burning sensation when urinating
•Burning or itching around the opening of the penis •Pain and swelling in one or both testicles (although this is less common)
Chlamydia
Common infection that stays in one’s body for life. It causes sores on one’s genital and/or mouth which can be annoying and painful.
Herpes
Caused by two different but similar viruses: Herpes Simplex Virus type (HSV-1) and Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2).
Herpes
Can be transmitted when one’s genital and/or mouth touches the genital/mouth of the other person during oral, anal, and vaginal sex.
Herpes
Can even be acquired from kissing someone who has oral herpes.
Herpes
In men, it is evident through genital warts on the penis, on the scrotum, in or around the anus or on the groin.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Has no symptoms, diagnosing ___ in men is difficult. The diagnosis in men is made when external genital warts are seen.
Human Papillomavirus
It can be spread through contact with the skin of someone who has an HPV infection. Some types causes genital warts which are hard, rough lumps that grow on the skin.
Human Papillomavirus
comes from a bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea comes from a bacterium called
Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
can infect both men and women.
gonorrhea
can cause infections in the genitals, rectum, and throat.
gonorrhea
acquired by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone being infected with the disease.
gonorrhea
Symptoms in men include:
•Burning sensation when urinating;
•White, yellow, or green discharge from the penis
•Painful or swollen testicles (although this is less common)
•Swelling or redness at the opening of the penis
•Persistent sore throat
Gonorrhea
Symptoms in women include:
•Painful or burning sensation when urinating
•Discharge from the vagina (watery, creamy, or slightly green) •Vaginal bleeding between periods
•Sore throat
•Pain upon engaging in sexual intercourse
•Sharp pain in the lower abdomen
•Fever
Gonorrhea
•It starts as a sore on one’s genital, rectum or mouth
Syphilis
Spreads to another person through skin or mucous membrane contacts with the sores
Syphilis
Has 3 different stages which can overlap or happen around the same time. Some who experience it may have no symptoms at all but the infection may still be there.
Syphilis
A sore called “ ” pops up; it is where the syphilis infection enters the body.
chancre
•A sore called “chancre” pops up; it is where the syphilis infection enters the body.
•It shows up on one’s vulva, vagina, anus, penis, scrotum, and rarely none on the lips or mouth which may be visibly seen or hidden on the parts mentioned. •Usually show up between 3 weeks and 3 months after one gets the infection.
Stage 1
● Symptoms include rashes on the palms of one’s hands, soles of the feet, or other part of one’s body.
● May experience slight fever, feeling tired, sore throat, swollen glands, headache, muscle aches, hair loss, and swollen lymph nodes.
● Sores in the mouth, vagina, or anus may also be evident
Syphilis stage 2
● May be no signs or symptoms at all for months or even years; but, one still needs to get treatment to get rid of it.
● If untreated, would lead to more serious health problems like tumors, blindness, and paralysis.
● Can also damage the nervous system, brain, and other organs, that would lead to death. (If Untreated)
Syphilis Late Stage
Tricomoniasis caused by an infection with the protozoan parasite called
Trichomonas vaginalis.
Carried in sexual fluids like semen, pre cum, and vaginal fluid
Trichomoniasis
Most commonly infected part in women is the lower genital tract which includes the vulva, vagina, cervix, or urethra; in men, the inside of the penis and the urethra.
Trichomoniasis
Symptoms include irritation, itchy, redness or soreness of the genitals, smelly discharge, and painful or frequent urination.
Trichomoniasis
Destroys or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroys the body’s ability to fight infections and certain cancers.
HIV/ AIDS
The virus has also been detected in breast milk; can be spread by breastfeeding.
HIV/ AIDS
means by which HIV is spread:
- Vertical Transmission
- Needles
- Sexual Contact
- Blood Contamination
Ways to prevent HIV transmission
•Practice safe sex
•Properly use safe-sex supplies (such as male condoms, female condoms, gloves, etc.)
•Avoid having multiple sex partners •Abstinence is 100% effective, it protects you from STDs
In this method, only bodily changes are monitored in order to know when a female is fertile or infertile by keeping track of her menstrual cycle. It does not involve medicine or devices to prevent pregnancy. It can be done through abstinence, fertility awareness, lactational amenorrhea, and withdrawal.
Natural Birth Control Method
Any product, procedure or practice that uses artificial or unnatural means to prevent pregnancy. condoms and diaphragms hormonal methods such as the pill and IUDs, surgical sterilization( vasectomy )
Artificial Birth Control Method
It is a Polyurethane foam that is soft and resembles a disc, laced with the spermicide nonoxynol-9 to kill sperms. The sponge functions as a covering for the cervix. It is inserted, loop side down inside the vagina before sexual intercourse.
Contraceptive sponge
Common contraceptives used by men because it can be purchased from drugstores without prescriptions.
male condom
The government made this available to reduce the risk of becoming pregnant or getting infected by STDs.
male condom
One of the few types of contraception that can be bought over-the-counter at pharmacies and grocery stores.
female condom
Known as internal condom which provides dual protection from unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
female condom
A soft silicon cap placed inside the vagina so that it prevents the sperm from getting into the uterus.
diaphragm
Spermicide is put into the bowl of the ____ before inserting it into the vagina so it covers the cervix.
diaphragm
Doctor’s prescription needed
diaphragm
Thimble-shaped latex cup, basically like a diaphragm but smaller.
cervical cap
Also needs to be used with a spermicide.
cervical cap
Different articles highlight that it must remain in the vagina at least 6 hours after intercourse, but it also has to be taken out within 48 hours after.
cervical cap
one of the most popular forms of female contraception.
pills
Taking this will prevent one from getting pregnant especially when doctor’s advice is strictly followed.
pills
Intake of the ___results in changes in the uterus lining and cervical mucus brought by the combined effect of estrogen and progestin.
pills
A hormone releasing patch. It releases progestin and estrogen straight into the bloodstream.
patch (transdermal patch)
Can be put on different parts of the body such as lower abdomen, buttocks, outer arm, or upper body.
patch (transdermal patch)
•It is suggested that the ____ must be replaced once every three weeks.
patch
hormone progestin is injected every three months in the buttocks or arms in order to stop possible fertilization.
shot/ injection
Constant usage of this method may bring temporary bone density loss but it can also be stopped once shots are not taken.
shot/ injection
Hormones progestin and estrogen are produced by the thin and flexible vaginal ring.
vaginal ring
It is placed inside the vagina after it has been squeezed between the thumb and index finger and worn for three weeks.
vaginal ring
Looks like matchsticks that are flexible placed under the upper arm skin.
implantable rods
Blocks fertilization by causing deviations in the uterus lining and cervical mucus.
implantable rods
Effectivity of implantable rods lasts for about
5 years
There are two types of IUDs:
hormonal or copper-based devices
progestin is produced in the uterus, blocking
fertilization and causing uterus lining to thicken
hormonal intrauterine device
Copper wire coiled around the device produces an
inflammatory reaction that is toxic to sperm and eggs.
copper IUD
It can be kept inside the vagina for up to five or ten years respectively.
intrauterine device
The first non-surgical method of women sterilization.
sterilization implant
Done by placing into each fallopian tube a spring-like device that is small enough to be threaded by a thin tube. In the coiled part, scar tissues that take three months to form prevents fertilization by blocking the fallopian tubes
sterilization implant
Involves cutting, tying, or sealing the fallopian tubes in women, in order to block the egg cells from travelling down to the uterus.
surgical sterilization
no sperm comes out during ejaculation. After surgery, semen analysis can be done to be sure if sperms are already gone.
men’s vasectomy
Also termed as “morning pill”
emergency contraception
It must be taken right away after having unprotected intercourse within 3 days.
emergency contraception
•It functions by preventing ovulation or blocking the sperm from uniting with the egg.
emergency contraception
