STI and pregnancy Flashcards
most effective OTC method of contraception
male condom
order of most effective OTC contraceptives
- male condom
- female condom
- withdrawal
- spermicides
disadvantages of male condoms
decreased sensitivity, decreased sexual pleasure, and contact dermatitis
advantages of female condoms
lower breakage rates
disadvantages of female condoms
more expensive, higher slippage rates, vaginal irritations, decreased sensation
disadvantages of spermicides
do not protect against STIs, may increase STI risk, bad taste, poor effectiveness when used alone
MOA of emergency contraception
works primarily through suppression of ovulation, also interference with transport of sperm or egg by thickening cervical mucus
HPV 16 & 18
cause 70% of cervical cancer
HPV 6 & 7
cause benign cervical changes, warts, laryngeal papilloma
Gardasil-9
6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58
gardisil-9 marketed for
females and males 9-26 years
< 15 yo dose schedule
2 dose
0 and 6-12 months
> equal to 15 dose schedule
3 dose
0, 1-2 months, and 6 months
Oraquick in-home HIV test
swab of upper and lower gums, results ready in 20-40 minutes
advantages of oraquick
can be taken privately at home, and only takes minutes