Sexual Health
What are barrier methods?
Methods that prevent direct contact or fluid exchange. Protect against STI's
What are hormonal methods?
Methods that prevent pregnancy and stop ovulation, but not direct contact or fluid exchange.
What is the agent that causes genital herpes?
Name three accesory glands/organs off the male reproductive system
Seminal vesicles, prostate gland and bulbourethral glands
"There is nothing wrong with experiencing painful periods or heavy bleeding during periods"
Do you agree? Why/Why not?
Painful periods and heavy bleeding can be indicators of conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, they should not be ignored or deemed irrelevant
"Hormonal methods are useless"
True/False
False. While they do not prevent STI's they can help prevent pregancy and improve conditions like PCOS and endometriosis.
Make a mind map of the different contraceptive methods seen in class. Include a brief description and example.
Includes:
Barrier methods, hormonal methods, permanent methods, natural methods
50pts each
Can AIDS be classified as a virus? Why/Why not?
No, because AIDS is the condition that devolps from a virus (HIV)
What are the gametes in the male reproductive system called?
Sperm
What are the gametes in the female reproductive system called?
Egg (ovum)
"Condoms can be used multiple times, it is not necessary to change them after one sexual act"
True/False
False. Condoms need to be changed after each sexual act to prevent tearing them and reduce discomfort
"Barrier methods are better than hormonal methods"
True/False
Neither, it depends on what each person/couple decides adapts better to their needs, wants and does so protecting their health.
"Only women can get infected by HPV (Human papillomavirus)"
True/False
False. Men can also be infected, though they are asymptomatic.
In the testes
In which organ are eggs (ovum) produced?
"Natural methods are just as effective as hormonal methods"
Do you agree? Why/Why not?
Natural methods are the least reliable option to prevent a pregnancy, while hormonal methods are the most reliable ones. However neither offer protection against STI's
"Women do not need any type of contraception methods during pregnancy" Do you agree? Why/Why not?
Pregnant women may still need barrier methods if they are at risk of exposure to STI's
Name at least two STD's caused by bateria
Gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, etc.
What is the process of gametogenesis for sperms called?
Spermatogenesis
Oogenesis
What is the most effective type of contraceptive method?
Hormonal methods - Pregnancy prevention
Barrier methods - STI prevention
"There are many different options of hormonal methods for both men and women currently available"
True/False
Hormonal methods are only available for women, those for men are still in development
Is trichomoniasis caused by a virus or bacterium?
Neither. It is caused by a parasite (trichonomas vaginalis)
Testosterone
Progesterone and estrogen