A person’s self-concept as a male or female linked with physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development
Chemical in the body that dictate changes as teens become sexually mature and as adults age
Avoiding sexual activity completely
A social group’s influence on the way individuals behave
The expulsion of a baby from the mother’s body before week 20 of pregnancy
Loss of fetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy
Babies that are born before 37 weeks of development and weigh less that 5 pounds 8 ounces at birth
Babies who weigh less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces at birth
Birth parent legally give up rights and responsibilities for raising child
any of various methods for terminating a pregnancy, especially during the first six months.
Caring for children and helping them grow and develop.
Infectious illnesses that are passed primarily through sexual contact
Bacterial Viral Can be treated with medication Can NOT get rid of a Virus You will always have it even if you show no symptoms
Most common in developed countries Caused by a bacteria Often producing no symptoms Can cause infertility › Not able to reproduce Chronic (constant) pain or a tubal pregnancy if left untreated
A sexually transmitted bacterial disease that causes: › inflammation of the genitals › burning pain when urinating › discharge
A serious STD ( sexually transmitted disease) caused by spirally twisted bacteria that affects many body organs and parts › Genitals › Brain › Skin › nervous tissue
A viral infection causing small painful blisters and inflammation most commonly in the mouth, nose, or genitals
A knotty lump which grows on the external sexual organs
Microscopic parasites that live in the pubic hairs AKA: “crabs”
STD of the vagina marked by persistent discharge and intense itching It is caused by a parasite, vaginalis
Commonly called thrush Fungal infection characterized by creamy-white, cordlike patches on the tongue and other mucosal surfaces of the mouth.
An infectious agent that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) breaks down a person’s immune system
Health Risk Impact on Educational Choices Financial Problems Emotional/Social Stress
Choose one major problem created by teen pregnancy (Health Risks, Impact on Education, Financial Problems, Emotional/Social Issues) Using your textbook,(chpt 2), the internet, and magazines create a word and picture collage showing examples of the challenges a teen parent faces in that area