STI and Pregnancy Prevention & Vulvovaginal Disorders

Vocabulary flashcards related to STI prevention, pregnancy, and vulvovaginal disorders.

STI

Sexually Transmitted Infection contracted through contact with infected genital tissues, mucous membranes, and/or body fluids.

Asymptomatic

Showing no symptoms of disease.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

A complication of STI in women that can lead to pregnancy complications and infertility.

HPV

Human Papillomavirus; a common STI that can cause genital warts and increase the risk of certain cancers.

HBV

Hepatitis B Virus; STI that infects the liver, causing inflammation.

Gardasil-9

Vaccine that protects against HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58.

Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver.

Condom

A physical barrier method used for STI and pregnancy prevention.

Dental Dam

Latex barrier used for oral sex to protect against STIs.

Spermicide

A substance that is toxic to sperm, used vaginally as a contraceptive.

Emergency Contraception

Methods used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex.

Plan B

Emergency contraceptive containing levonorgestrel.

Ella

Emergency contraceptive containing ulipristal acetate; available by prescription only.

Ovulation

The release of an egg from the ovary.

FSH

Follicle-stimulating hormone; stimulates follicles to grow/mature.

LH

Luteinizing hormone; triggers ovulation.

hCG

Human chorionic gonadotropin; a hormone produced during pregnancy that is detected by pregnancy tests.

Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC)

Also referred to as a yeast infection or moniliasis -- Fungal infection of the vagina and vulva.

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

Polymicrobial infection resulting from an imbalance in normal vaginal flora.

Trichomoniasis

STI caused by the protozoa Trichomonas vaginalis.

Atrophic Vaginitis

Inflammation of the vagina related to atrophy of vaginal mucosa, caused by decreased estrogen levels.

Dyspareunia

Painful sexual intercourse.

Douching

Washing or cleaning the vagina with water or other fluids.

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

Rare and life-threatening complication of bacterial infection or colonization.

Opill

Progestin-only oral contraceptive.

Vulvar edema

Swelling of the vulva.

Vulvar erythema

Redness of the vulva.

Moniliasis

Another term for vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)

Chlamydia

Common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria.

Gonorrhea

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria that can infect the genitals, rectum, and throat.

Syphilis

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria that can cause long-term complications if not treated correctly.

Trichomoniasis

Common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a parasite.

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2)

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) that causes genital sores.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) that attacks the body's immune system.

Vaginal Suppositories

Medication inserted into the vagina that dissolves and is absorbed into the bloodstream.

Anogenital cancer

Cancer that affects the anus and/or genitals.

Oropharyngeal cancers

Cancers that affect the oropharynx, which includes the base of the tongue, tonsils, soft palate, and the walls of the pharynx.

Cirrhosis

Late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis infection.

Hepatocellular cancer

Most common type of primary liver cancer that starts in the hepatocytes

PreHevbrio

Three-antigen vaccines for Hepatitis B

Twinrix

Combination vaccines for Hepatitis A

Vaxelis

Combination vaccines for DTaP, IPV, H. influenzae type b

Heplisav-B

Hepatitis B vaccine, 2-doses at 0 and 1 months

Recombivax HB

Single-antigen vaccines for Hepatitis B

Endometriosis

A condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus.

Cervicitis

Inflammation of the cervix.

Metronidazole

Antibiotic used to treat bacterial vaginosis

Clindamycin

Antibiotic used to treat bacterial vaginosis

Dysuria

Painful or difficult urination.

Phenazopyridine

OTC medication for symptom relief of UTIs

Progesterone

A hormone released by the ovaries that causes the endometrium to further develop.