STI's Flashcards
Benign tumours
non-spreading tumours, may or may not pose a threat based on their location
Malignant tumours
cancerous cells that move to other parts of the body through capillaries or lymph vessels
Cancer treatments
- surgery
- chemotherapy
- immunotherapy
Conception
the joining of gametes
contraception
any measure that prevents the joining of gametes
Mechanical/barrier contraceptives
physically prevents the union of gametes
eg. condoms, diaphragms, vasectomies
chemical contraceptives
substances that prevent the production or union of gametes, implantation of zygote
permanent forms of contraception
- ligation
2. vasectomy
transmissible diseases
micro organisms are transferred from one infected person to another; sexual intercourse, sharing needles, breastfeeding, placenta
Pathogen
micro organisms that cause disease; virus, bacteria, fungi
incubation period
refers to the time between acquiring the infection and the presence of symptoms
Herpes
causes small blisters in mucous membranes
gonhorrea
infects mucous membranes of reproductive organs
discharge, burning when urinating
50% women don’t have symptoms
treated by antibiotics
syphillis
painless sores on genitals
treated by antibiotics
Chlamydia
generally doesn’t have any symptoms
causes pelvic inflammatory disease
