Health- Sexual Health Unit Test

Uterus

Where the baby grows and develops.

Vas deferens

The pathway for sperm.

Sperm

The male sex cell- responsible for reproduction.

HCG

The hormone that is detected in a pregnancy test.

Urethra

Allows urine and semen to sexi the body.

Bacteria

This pathogen causes many infections, such as Chlamydia and Gonorrhea.

Fertilization

The process of a sperm cell and egg cell fusing together.

Testicular Cancer

If detected early, this has a 90% recovery rate.

Trimester

The first, second and third parts of a pregnancy.

The egg waits in the fallopian tubes for about _____ hours to be fertilized.

24 hours

Cervix

Dilates 10 cm during pregnancy and is a common site of cancer for women.

How long does a pregnancy last?

9 months

Semen

The fluid that carries sperm.

Placenta/Afterbirth

After a baby is born, this has to be delivered.

Epididymis

Where sperm are stored and matured for about 2.5 months.

Prostate

This produces some fluid for semen and is a common site of cancer in men.

Vagina

The birth canal

HPV

This STI causes genital warts.

Ovulation

After a fertilized egg travels down the fallopian tubes, this process occurs.

C-Section

This is performed by doctors if the baby is a "breech".

Cervical Cancer

HPY can cause this illness in women.

Ovaries

Responsible for the production of eggs and female hormones.

Eptopic Pregnancy

When an embryo attaches to the fallopian tubes instead of the uterus.

Egg/Ova

The female sex cell

Chlamidia/Ghanayria

Can lead to infertility in women if this STI's bacteria goes untreated.

HIV means

Human Immunodeficiency virus

HIV...

-pathogen that destroys a type of defense cell

-attack the immune system

-if diagnosed early meds can slow the onset of AIDS & can live a normal, relatively happy life

AIDS means

acquired immune deficiency virus syndrome

AIDS...

-caused by HIV

-considered AIDS when a person's blood cell count drops below 200 cubic milliliters of blood

AIDS is transmitted by...

-unprotected sexual intercourse (vaginal or anal)

-sharing needles (IV drug users)

-mother to child (in uterus or breast feeding

HIV is spread by...

blood, semen, breastmilk, and vaginal secretions

Pathogen

BAD

Is Genital Herpes Viral or Bacterial?

Viral

Symptoms of genital herpes...

-may never have any

-itching

-pain

-sores around penis, vagina, scrotum, and anus

-flu-like symptoms

-burning, oozing blisters on genitals

What is the difference between Herpes I and Herpes II?

HSVI- cold sores

HSVII- appears around genital area

Transmission of genital herpes?

Oral, Anal, and Vaginal Sex

Treatment of genital herpes?

No cure

Anti-Viral medication

Prevention of Genital Herpes & Chlamydia/Gonorrhea

1. abstinence

2. use of condom during all sexual activity

Is Chlamydia/Gonorrhea Viral or Bacterial?

Bacterial

Symptoms of Chlamydia/Gonorrhea?

Males:

-burning sensation during urination

-yellowish discharge

Females: often so symptoms

-burning sensation during urination

-yellow discharge

-vaginal bleeding between periods

What can happen if Chlamydia/Gonorrhea is treated late or goes untreated?

Females: Can lead to PID and infertility

How is Chlamydia/Gonorrhea transmitted?

1.sexual intercourse

2. oral to genital contact (oral sex)

Treatment of Chlamydia/Gonorrhea?

Curable with an antibiotic?

Is Syphilis Viral or Bacterial?

Bacterial

Syphilis has three stages. List the Symptoms of each.

Primary Stage:

Firm, Red sores appear in the genital region or mouth; swollen glands

Secondary Stage:

Rash on hands and feet; sores on lips

Late Stage:

Can affect the brain, eyes, heart, and spinal cord. Can lead to death.

What can happen if Syphilis is treated late or goes untreated?

The infection spreads throughout the body. Can lead to death.

Transmission of Syphilis?

1. Direct sexual contact

2. Mother to baby

Treatment of Syphilis?

Antibiotics

Prevention of Syphilis?

1. Abstinence

2. Use of Condom during all sexual activity

3. Limit the number of sexual partners

Is HPV viral or bacterial?

Viral

Symptoms of HPV?

(genital warts)

-often no symptoms

-flesh colored warts around the penis, vagina, and anus

-may itch or feel uncomfortable

How can HPV be deadly?

-can lead to cervical cancer in women

-cervical cancer can spread to other areas of it goes untreated

Transmission of HPV

1. Direct Sexual contact

2. Mother to baby

3. touching some's genital

Treatment of HPV

no cure!

Special antiviral meds

wart removal

Prevention of HPV?

1.abstinence

2. use of condom during all sexual activity

CAN BE TRANSMITTED EVEN WITH CONDOM USE!

Birth Control

Has hormones (estrogen and progesterone) in it that prevent ovulation from occurring. 94-99% effective. DO NOT PROTECT AGAINST SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS.

Nuva Ring

Inserted into the vagina where it slowly releases hormones and prevents ovulation. 94-99% effective. DOESNT PROTECT FROM STI.

IUD

A contraceptive method that is a small piece of plastic and is inserted into the uterus. Blocks fallopian tubes. 99% effective. Remains inserted 3-5 years.

Vasectomy

A surgical procedure where the males vas deferens are blocked so that no sperm enter the semen. Monogamous- one relationship, steady. Doesn't protect against stis, and is 99.9% effective in protecting pregnancy.

Condom

A barrier method of contraception. 80-85% effective in preventing pregnancy. Prevents most STIs.

Tubal Ligation

A surgical procedure where a females fallopian tubes are cut and tied so that the egg cannot travel through the fallopian tubes.99% effective.