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The only 100% effective way to prevent pregnancey
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abstinence
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Any method of preventing conception
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Contraception
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Pills that prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation or by changing conditions in the uterus
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Oral contraceptives
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A dome that fits over the cervix and holds spermicidal cream or jelly against the uterine entrance to block the passage of sperm.
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Diaphragm
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A device inserted into the uterus to prevent conception or implantation
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Intraueterine device IUD
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A trade name for a surgical hormone delivery system that provides continuous release of progestin, thereby preventing pregnancy for 5 years
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Norplant
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A rubber cap that fits over the cervix, used with spermicide to prevent conception
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cervical cap
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A trade name for an injectable form of progestin
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Depo-provera
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The process of permanently interrupting a person's ability to bear children through surgery.
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sterilization
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A sheath worn over the penis during intercourse to contain the semen, to prevent pregnancy. Also helps reduce the risk of STD's.
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Male condom
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A form of contraception that comes in the form of creams or jellies that is inserted into the vagina right before intercorse.
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spermicide
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A soft, thin plastic tube with 2 end rings-one that fits over the cervix and one to serve as a anchor outside the entrance of the vagina
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female condom
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Controls the primarty and secondary sex characteristics in men. Also aids in sperm production
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testosterone
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The entrance into the uterus
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cervix
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contains the eggs and controls hormone production in women
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ovaries
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responsible for primary and secodary sex characteristics in women. It also regulates reproductive functions
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estrogen
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the birth canal. It is also the female organ for intercourse
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vagina
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the male organ for intercourse
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penis
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a hollow, muscular, pear shaped organ, where the fertilized egg will grow and develop into a baby
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uterus
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if pregnancy does not occur, the lining of the uterus prepared during the menstrual cycle is shed in
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menstruation
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preparation for a healthy pregnancy begins
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far in advance
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during ovulation, the ovum (egg) is expelled from the ovary and travels through the _____ before it reaches the uterus. This is the area where conception occurs.
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fallopian tubes
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contraceptive methods that physically or chemically obstruct the travel of sperm toward the egg
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barrier methods
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When a woman begins using oral contraceptives, for how long should she use a back up method of birth control?
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1 month
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one disadvantage to using oral contraceptives is
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-side effects
-doesn't protect against std's |
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groups that are at high risk for std's include
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-intravenous drug users
-anyone who has had previous sexual partners and who has not, since than been tested for STD's -having unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex with your current partner |
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people can reduce their risk for std's by
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-avoiding contact with the partner's bodily fluids
-using latex condoms with spermicide -refusing alcohol or other drugs |
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what is the most common STD for your age group?
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chlamydia
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sores or chancres around the genitals are caused by
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herpes
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untreated chlamydia infections can lead to
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sterility
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the human papilloma virus (HPV or genital warts) can cause
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cancer of the cervix
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antibiotics are only effective for the STD's that are
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bacterial
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what are some common signs a person may be infected wih an STD
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-abdominal cramping
-painful urination -no symptoms |
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1 in ____ teens will acquire an std
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3
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this STD is the most common on a college campus
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HPV (genital warts)
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the most common college STD is
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viral
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this STD has 3 stages, the first being a painless sore or chancre on the sex organs, mouth, brests or hands that will last 1-5 weeks
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syphilis
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which of the following is considered a cure for AIDS
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none
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AIDS is the acronym for
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acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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what are some aspects of a relationship couples shoud consider before having sex
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-experience
-pregnancy prevention -STD's |
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the Bush administration is considering requiring warning labels on condom packages noting that the contraceptive devices do not protect useres from this STD
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HPV (genital warts)
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according to the article, Future Fertility is a Teen Issue, untreated chlymadia infections can lead to infertility in both men and women. In women, the _____ can become blocked, preventing eggs and sperm from joining
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fallopian tubes
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testicular cancer is most likely to occur between the ages of ____ to ____ and is the most common cancer for men in this age group
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15 to 35
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