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The shedding of the lining of the uterus along with some blood once a month. |
Menstruation. |
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The outer part of the female reproductive system where the opening to the vagina is located. |
Vulva. |
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The opening to the uterus. |
Cervix. |
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A muscular passageway from the cervix to the outside of the females body. |
Vagina. |
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These are major female sex organs that produce ova or eggs. |
Ovary/Ovaries. |
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The tiny female sex cell united with a male sperm to form a zygote or fertilized egg. |
Ovum. |
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When menstruation ends in middle age. |
Menopause. |
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This connects the ovary to the uterus. |
Fallopian Tube. |
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When does menstruation occur? |
Day 1-5 |
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The inner lining that sheds with menses. |
Endometrium. |
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What percent of sexually active people contract HPV in their lifetimes? |
50% |
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How many related viruses are included in the HPV group? |
More than 100 |
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Can a condom fully protect you from HPV? |
Depends. |
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Can HPV lurk in the shadows? |
You can have it and not know it. |
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Chlamydia is one of the most common stds in the U.S. |
True. |
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Chlamydia show symptoms __% of the time in men. |
50% |
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A chlamydia symptom in women is |
Bleeding between periods, painful periods, an abnormal vaginal discharge with a stinch. |
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Chlamydia symptoms in men include |
Swelling of the testicles, itching around the tip of the penis, and painful urination. |
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How is chlamydia treated? |
Doctor will prescribe antibiotics. |
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What should you do if you think you have chlamydia? |
See a doctor, do not sleep around with many partners, and limit sexual contact with uninfected partners. |
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HIV attacks what system(s) of the body? |
Immune. |
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How do you know if you have HIV? |
You must get tested to know for sure. |
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Does someone feel sick that is in stage 1 of HIV? |
Some do and some don't. |
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Stage 1 of HIV includes what type of symptoms? |
Flu-like symptoms. |
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How is genital herpes spread? |
Anal sex, oral sex, and vaginal sex. |
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Can genital herpes be transmitted to a newborn? |
Yes, if the mother is infected. |
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Genital herpes is more common in men than in women. |
False. |
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What % has the number of American with genital herpes increased since the 1970s? |
30 |
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What are the symptoms of genital herpes? |
Skin on or near the sex organ becomes inflamed, the skin may burn, itch, or be painful, and sores open, scab over, and then heal. |
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What antibiotic was developed in the 1940s and cured syphilis? |
Penicillin. |
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How many doses of penicillin are usually required for someone that has had syphilis, a month? |
1 |
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Which STI is from the microorganism class protozoa, and is hard to identify? |
Trichomoniasis. |
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What is the purpose of the scrotum? |
Keeps the testis cool. |
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The testis are the male gonad. |
True. |
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What is the purpose of the penis? |
Delivers sperm into the female reproductive tract. |
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Where is the epididymis? |
Behind the testis. |
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What happens to the prostate gland as men age? |
Enlarges. |
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Walnut-sized, doughnut-shaped, encircles urethra. |
Prostate. |
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About how many sperm are in semen? |
20-150 million |
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How long can sperm live in the vagina? |
Up to 5 days |
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What happens on days 5-10 in the menstrual cycle? |
Lining thickens (eggs mature in the ovary). |
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When is the egg released into the fallopian tube (ovulation)? |
Days 10-14 |
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What happens on days 5-10 in the menstrual cycle? |
Lining thickens (eggs mature in the ovary). |
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When is the egg released into the fallopian tube (ovulation)? |
Days 10-14 |
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What happens on days 17-24 of the menstrual cycle? |
If egg is fertilized, it settles into thick lining. |
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When does the egg die if it isn't fertilized? |
Days 24-28 |
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What is semen? |
Fluid that carries sperm. |
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Name the 2 male hormones. |
Testosterone Gnh - growth hormone |
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As a man gets older he needs to _____ a lot more. |
Urinate. Because the prostate is pressing on the urethra. |
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STI |
Sexually Transmitted Infection |
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STD |
Sexually Transmitted Disease |
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PID |
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease |
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What causes PID? |
Chlamydia |
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What is PID? |
A buildup of scarring that can lead to infertility. |
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Signs and symptoms of gonorrhea. |
Green and yellow discharge. |
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Signs and symptoms of trichimonias. |
White, frothy discharge, bleeding, painful urination. |
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HPV |
Human Papilloma Virus |
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Which STI causes cancer? |
HPV |
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What procedure is important to get done by women every year? |
Pap-smears. |
