SHRC Flashcards

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Contraceptives

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Methods/tools intended to reduce the likelihood of pregnancy

May not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

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2
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Abstinence

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Only 100% effective form of birth control
Different definitions
Still has the risk of STIs (oral)

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3
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Barriers

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Prevent sperm from entering the uterus
Prevent pregnancy & STIs

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4
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Spermicides

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Immobilize & kill sperm
Do not provide STI protection

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5
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Hormonal Methods

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Estrogen and/or progestin (synthetic progesterone)

Prevent ovulation and/or alter cervical mucus, uterine lining

Do not provide STI protection

ex. pill, nuvaring, patch, depo-provera, iud, nexplanon

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6
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Surgical Sterilization

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Vasectomy (penis/testicles)

Tubal ligation (fallopian tubes)

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7
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Contraception for gender-affirming
hormone therapy

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Talk to your healthcare provider about what’s right for you!

Barriers (i.e., phallic condoms, internal condoms) are always an option

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8
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Detecting Pregnancy

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Urine test, Blood test, Signs & symptoms

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9
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Emergency
Contraceptive Pill

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most effective up to 72h

ECP (Plan B)
* Copper IUD Insertion

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10
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Medical Abortion

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Up to 7 weeks

2 sets of medications → miscarriage
* 1 to 4 appointments required
* Timeline: 7 weeks gestation
* up to 10 weeks off-label

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11
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Surgical Abortion

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7+ weeks

4 types: depend on time frame:
* 7 weeks Manual Vacuum Aspiration
* 6 - 14 weeks Vacuum Suction Curettage
* 13 - 16 weeks Dilation and Evacuation
* 20 + weeks Rare

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12
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Abortion
Facts

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1 in 3 Canadian women have had an abortion in their
lifetime
* Risk of mortality is lower than childbirth
* In Ontario, abortions are self-referred procedures
* Elective abortions are covered by OHIP
* Illegal to provide abortion for sex-selection purposes
* No legal time limitation on when abortion is performed

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13
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Keep Pregnancy
to Term

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Prenatal care (physician is the best resource)
Prenatal classes and birthing plan
Community Resources:
○ KFL&A Public Health: Nutrition programs,
Breastfeeding classes
○ Better Beginnings for Kingston Children: Support
groups, Home visiting
○ Child and Baby Talk Phone Line
○ SHRC Library

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14
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Adoption

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Closed vs. Open adoption
there is no contact or identifying information - some level of communication and information exchange between the biological and adoptive families
* Public vs. Private adoption
arranged through government or state agencies and often involves children who are in the foster care system - adoptive parents work with an adoption agency or attorney directly
* Crown wards
Crown ward” is a child under the guardianship of the state (the Crown), usually because of parental neglect, abuse, or inability to care for the child

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15
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STI

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Sexually transmitted infection (STI)
* Less stigmatized
* More encompassing

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16
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Causes of STIs

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Bacteria
Orally, vaginally, rectally, sharing toys
* Chlamydia
* Gonorrhea
* Syphilis

Virus
* Herpes
* HIV
* HPV
* Hepatitis

Parasite
* Trichomoniasis
* Pubic lice
* Scabies

Yeast infection, UTIs, and bacterial vaginosis (not technically STIs)

17
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Chlamydia

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Symptoms
* None, discharge, burning during urination, itching, pelvic pain

Diagnosis
Urine
Swab

Treatment
* One-time dose of oral antibiotics

  • Most common bacterial infection
    Other considerations
18
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Gonorrhea

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Symptoms
* None, white/yellow discharge, burning, itching, pelvic pain

Diagnosis
* Urine
* Swab

Treatment
* Combination of oral and injection antibiotics

  • Often co-diagnosed with chlamydia
    Other considerations
19
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Syphilis

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Symptoms
* Painless genital ulcer, rash, flu-like symptoms

Diagnosis
* Swab of lesion
* Blood

Treatment
* Course of antibiotics

  • Syphilis has four stages of progression
    Other considerations
20
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Herpes

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Transmission
* Skin-to-skin, mouth to genital contact

Symptoms
* None, painful and itchy blisters/sores

Diagnosis
* Swab of lesion

Treatment
* Anti-viral medication to prevent reoccurrence

  • Virus is widely prevalent but asymptomatic in the population
21
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HIV/AIDS

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Transmission
* Direct contact with bodily fluid

Symptoms
* Impairment of the immune system

Diagnosis
* Blood test

Treatment
* Antiretroviral therapy, support, counselling

  • Life expectancy of HIV+ people on ART = general population
22
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HPV

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Transmission
* Skin to skin, mouth to genital contact

Symptoms
* None, genital warts, cervical cancer, anal cancer, head and neck cancer

Diagnosis
* Inspection/ Pap smear

Treatment
* Warts – freeze off with liquid nitrogen
* Cancer – surgical management
* The body will often spontaneously clear the infection with no physical
consequences or symptoms. There is no medical treatment for the HPV virus

  • Most prevalent STI
23
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Hepatitis

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Transmission
* Direct contact with bodily fluid

Symptoms
* Inflammation of the liver

Diagnosis
* Blood test

Treatment
* Supportive therapy → antiviral medication depending on type

  • Preventative vaccinations available for hepatitis A and B (most common)
  • Hepatitis C now curable
24
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Trichomoniasis

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Transmission
* Genital to genital/anal contact

Symptoms
* 70% asymptomatic, itching, irritation, discharge

Diagnosis
* Cervical mucus swab, penile swab/urine

Treatment
* Single dose of antibiotics

  • Not reportable, can increase susceptibility to HIV
25
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Pubic Lice &
Scabies

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Transmission
* Skin-to-skin contact, bedding

Symptoms
* Itching and inflammation

Diagnosis
* Magnifying glass to confirm the presence of eggs/ parasites
* Crawling sensation

Treatment
* Cream or lotion
Shaving

26
Q

The Best Sex

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Pleasure, Arousal, Consent, Desire

27
Q

The 4 pillars of consent

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Willingly Given
Informed
Enthusiastic
Sober

28
Q

Sex Toys

A

Anything that makes someone feel sexy and/or
enhances sexual experience

Can be used alone or with partners

29
Q

Sex Toy
Safety

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Toys for internal stimulation:
* Size
* Lubrication
* Flared base for anal play
* Safe words/signals
* Keeping toys clean