1. Birth control, STD’s, & infertility

3. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
AKA: STDs
Or STIs (sexually transmitted infections)
Spread through sexual contact
Attack reproductive organs
Can cause infertility
Inability to produce offspring
If left untreated, can be fatal
Can be avoided
Abstinence
Condoms

4. Viral STDs Infections caused by virus No cure Symptoms can be treated
Include:
Hepatitis B
Infects liver (cirrhosis, cancer)
Preventable w/vaccine
Genital Herpes
Worts/sores
no vaccine
Human Papillomavirus
Cancer (throat, cervical)
Worts (mouth, genitals)
HIV
Flu-like symptoms  many illnesses
Causes AIDS
No vaccine

6. Bacterial STDs Treatment or cure = Antibiotics Include: Chlamydia
Often has no symptoms
Damages fallopian tubes
Syphilis
Bumps/sores  anywhere on body
Gonorrhea
Infects genitals, rectum, throat

7. Contraception (birth control)
Method
Perfect  Use
Typical  Use
Combination Pill
99%
92%
Condoms
98%
85%
Copper IUD
Birth Control Shot (depo)
97%
Diaphragm
94%
84%
Birth Control Implant
Mini Pill
Patch
Hormonal IUD
Spermicide
82%
71%
Vaginal Ring
Withdrawal
96%
Perfect use refers to the effectiveness when the method is being used correctly and consistently.
Typical use refers to the effectiveness when the method is not being used consistently or the method is not always being used correctly. These rates usually apply to the average person since it can be challenging to always use birth control the correct way.

8. Birth Control Pills “Trick” body into thinking it’s pregnant
Extra hormones (Estrogen+ Progesterone, or Progesterone only)
No ovulation occurs
no egg = no fertilization = no baby!
Last 7 days placebo (no hormones)= menstruation
NOT effective in protecting against STD’s

9. Condoms Rubber sheath Worn during intercourse
Prevents against infection (STIs/STDs)

11. Psychological/Emotional aspects

12. Review How are STDs spread? How do STDs affect fertility?
What forms of contraception help to avoid infections?
How are bacterial STDs treated?
True or False: Viral STDs are curable.