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) Preventable w/vaccine – 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 Pill99%92% Condoms98%85% Copper IUD99% Birth Control ShotBirth Control Shot (depo)99%97% Diaphragm94%84% Birth Control Implant99% Mini Pill99%92% Patch99%92% Hormonal IUD99% Spermicide82%71% Vaginal Ring99%92% Withdrawal96%82% 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 1.How are STDs spread? 2.How do STDs affect fertility? 3.What forms of contraception help to avoid infections? 4.How are bacterial STDs treated? 5.True or False: Viral STDs are curable.