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Health Care
Undergraduate 3
04/27/2011

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Comsotck Laws
Definition
1870s stopped the information about contraceptives thru US mail bc it was obscence
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Margaret Sanger
Definition
1915 opened illegal clinic to provide women with birth control
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BC Selection Criteria
Definition
safe
acceptable
reversible
available/affordable
inhibit sex drive
user friendly
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Effectiveness Ratings BC
Definition
evaluated by failure rate, numer of women out of 100 who get pregnent, when used perfect and then typical use with some incorrect usage
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combonation pill
Definition
Rx both estrogen & progestin. stops ovulation. 21 days hormones 7 days placeo period
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multiphasic/triphasic pill
Definition
Rx estrogen and progestin which various levels of each during menstration. inhibits ovulation. less hormones/fewer side effects
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Mini Pill
Definition
Rx progestin only. thickens cervical mucus, thins endometrium lining. good for nursing moms & hist of repro cancers
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Depo Provera
Definition
progestin injection lasts for 3 months
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Ortho Evera Patch
Definition
estrogen & progestin patch lasts one week. adhesive to skin; slow dose of hormones
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Nuva Ring
Definition
Rx estrogen & progestin lasts 3 weeks. placed at cervix. slowly releases hormones & contains least of all methods
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Implanon
Definition
1.5 inch rod surgically inserted under the skin that prevents pregnancy for 3 yrs. releases steady does of progestin
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intra uterine device (IUD)
Definition
plastic T shaped object inserted into the uterus. copper T and progesterone IUDs last 7-10 yrs and prevent fertilization
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Diaphram
Definition
dome shaped latex; used with spermicidal agent ech time intercourse occurs
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Cervical Cap
Definition
thimble shaped latex that covers cervix use with spermicide agent. no additional product after each intercourse
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female condoms
Definition
worn internally with a plastic ring at the cervix and on the outside.
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Vaginal Spermicides
Definition
non oxynol 9 kills sperm. comes as foam, cream, jelly, suppositories and film.
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male condom
Definition
sheath that fits over penis made of latex, polyurethane and animal intestines. effective in prevention of pregnancy and STIs
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tubal sterilization
Definition
(ligation) female sterilization accomplished by severing or tying the fallopian tubes
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vesectomy
Definition
male sterilization accompanied by cutting and closing each vas deferens
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Plan B
Definition
emergency contraception available OTC 17+. 2 progestin tablets; delays ovulation. effective: 24 hrs 95%, 25-48 85%, 49-72 58%
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Ella
Definition
ulipristal acetate 1 tablet Rx delays ovulation with no decline in effectivness
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Medical Abortion
Definition
use of medication to end pregnancy within first 7 wks. medicine called RU 486, blocks the hormone progestin. days later an additional medicine is taken and the embryo is expelled
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Suction curettage
Definition
surgical abortion used 7-13 wks into pregnancy. plastic tube attached to a vaccum aspirator inserted into cervical os and into the uterus drawing the fetal tissue out
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Sexual Orientation
Definition
sexual attraction to one's own sex (homosexual), to the other sex (heterosexual), to both sexes (bisexual) or lack of interest in either sex (asexual)
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Kinsey Continuum of Orientation
Definition
scale measuring sexual orientaions. from 0 heterosexual to 6 homosexual with 3 being bisexual
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psychosocial orientation theories
Definition
default unhappy hetero experiences
seduction by homosexuals
freud parental relationships
exotic becomes erotic
greater satisfaction w/same sex
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biological orientation theories
Definition
hormones-prenatal hormone levels
brain-structural differences b/w gay & straight men; left handedness gay
genetic factors-familial link
gender nonconformity-childhood characterisitic
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coming out
Definition
the process of becoming aware of & disclosing ones homosexual identity
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gay rights issues
Definition
decriminalization of private sexual behavior, antidiscrimination in employment,housing,& millitary. marriage/adoption rights
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Chlamydia
Definition
bacterial infection an spread from one body spot to another via fingers. symptms PID, painful urination, nausea, vomitting. blindness if untreated
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Gonorrhea
Definition
bacteria sti that initially causes inflammation of mucous membranes. symptoms inclued discharge, pelvic/testical inflamation
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Syphilis
Definition
bacterial sti. 4 stages primary: chancre at sight were bacteria entered, secondary: chancre disappears into skin rash, latent: no visiable symptoms, tertiary: heart failure, blindness
Term
herpes
Definition
HSV 2- genital herpes
HSV 1- oral herpes
symptoms: painful bumps/blisters at infected area
no known cure
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Genital Warts
Definition
human papillomavirus (HPV) hard yellow growths on dry skin, soft pink on wet areas
freezing/surgical removal
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Bacterial Vaginosis
Definition
vaginal infection caused by bacterial organisms. foul smelling thin discharge; not always sexually transmitted
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hepatitis
Definition
viral disease in which liver function is impaired by viral infection.
Hep B passed thru bodily fluids.
Hep A is spread by oral contact.
Hep C thru intravenous drug use.
No specific treatment for A & B
Term
Cystitis
Definition
bladder infection
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Candidiasis
Definition
an inflamatory infection of the vaginal tissues caused by yeast like fungus (yeast infection), thick discharge, itching
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Trichomoniasis
Definition
STD in both men and women caused by a one called protozan parasite. women thick colored discharge and men can be asymptomatic
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Scabies/Lice
Definition
Public lice-lice that infest pubic hair and are transmitted by sexual contact
scabies-an ectoparasitic infestation of tiny mites
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molluscum contagiosum
Definition
viral skin infection which occurs as red bumps on genitals; resolves its self in 6-12 months but can be surgically removed
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HIV Opportunistic Diseases
Definition
pneumonia, skin cancer, shingles, chronic yeast infection, wieght loss
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HIV Disease
Definition
virus enters T cells, tricks cell into reproducing mutant cells, cells ruptures and mutant cells spread
Term
HIV Test
Definition
not test for AIDs, looks for antibodies present to fight HIV. 2-12 wks to develop antibodies. taken thru saliva or blood. elisha test & then western blot test (100% confirm)
Term
Paraphilia
Definition
term used to describe uncommon types of sexual expression
Term
Paraphilia Categories
Definition
coercive-unwilling participents
non coercive-solo act/ willingness
sexual object- with who
sexual aim- goal other than intercourse
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pedophilia
Definition
(object) molestation
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incest
Definition
(object) sex with someone u cant legally marry, ex bro/sis
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Kilsmaphilia
Definition
(object) pleasure from enemas
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fetishism
Definition
(object) objectifiying something ex body part, object
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fetishism
Definition
(object) objectifiying something ex body part, object
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Zoophilia/beastiality
Definition
(object)sex with animals
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sadism/masochism
Definition
(object)
sadism-pleasure from inflicting pain
masochism-pleasure from recieving pain
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necrophilia
Definition
(object) arousal through activity wit a courpse
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Exhibitionism
Definition
(sexual aim)flashing ones genitals
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voyerism
Definition
(sexual aim)veiwing unsuspecting people naked
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transvestism
Definition
(sexual aim)dressing up like opposite sex
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coprolalia
Definition
(sexual aim)unwanted lewd talk
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troilism
Definition
(sexual aim)watching partner have sex with someone else
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acrotomophilia
Definition
being amputated or sex with an ampute
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asphyxiophilia
Definition
choke during orgasim
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gerontophilia
Definition
sexual attraction to someone much older
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mysophilia
Definition
attracted to dirty soiled things
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narratophilia
Definition
dependance on reading about others sex
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pictophillia
Definition
dependance on porn
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somnophilia
Definition
watching someone sleep
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the Stonewall Incident
Definition
1969 police raid on a gay bar that caused a riot that lasted till the following day. catalyst to the formation of gay rights groups and activites
Term
STI Testing Techniques
Definition
depending on the specific infection you can be tested through urine, swab of effected area or through a blood sample
Term
STI treatment approches
Definition
bacterial STIs are treated with antibiotics
viral STI have no cures but medications can be given to manage symptoms
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