Contraception and STBBIs Flashcards
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What happens when male gametes are deposited into a woman’s vagina?
They swim toward the uterus and then to the Fallopian tubes.
How many sperm typically reach the ovum during fertilization?
Only a few sperm will reach the ovum, and only one can fertilize it.
What occurs after fertilization of the ovum?
The zygote moves from the Fallopian tube to the uterus, undergoing cell divisions.
Where does the zygote implant itself?
Into the wall of the uterus (endometrium).
What is contraception?
It causes temporary or permanent sterility in men and women.
What are the two principal methods of contraception?
- Prevention of fertilization
- Prevention of implantation in the uterus.
What is a condom?
A latex sheath used by males to cover the penis and prevent STBBIs.
How does spermicide work?
It kills sperm so that no live sperm can reach the ovum.
What is a diaphragm?
A membrane inserted into the vagina that sits over the cervix.
What is an intrauterine device (IUD)?
A small device inserted into the uterus that prevents sperm from reaching the egg.
What is the function of oral contraceptives?
They prevent ovulation.
What is the Billings method?
Abstaining from sexual intercourse during a woman’s fertile period.
What is tubal ligation?
A surgical procedure in which Fallopian tubes are tied off or cut.
What is a vasectomy?
A surgical procedure in men where the vas deferens is cut.
What are STDs?
Sexually transmitted diseases where the person is infected and has symptoms.
What is the difference between an STI and an STD?
An STI may or may not have symptoms, whereas an STD has symptoms.
What is a STBBI?
Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections.
What can STIs/STBBIs cause?
- Sterility in men and women
- Damage to nervous or cardiovascular systems
- Risks during pregnancy
- Contagion
- Fatality if untreated.
What is the most effective protection against STIs?
The condom.
Name three bacterial infections.
- Gonorrhea
- Chlamydia
- Syphilis.
How can bacterial infections be treated?
They can be effectively treated and cured by antibiotics.
Name five viral infections.
- HIV
- Condyloma
- Herpes
- Hepatitis B
- HPV.
Can viral infections be cured?
No, but there are treatments to slow disease progress or treat symptoms.
What is the role of vaccinations in relation to some viral infections?
There are effective vaccinations against Hepatitis B and HPV.
