VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025
ABCDs of STI prevention and protection
(A) abstinence is the best and only 100% sure way to prevent STI's
(B) be faithful
(C) communication and condoms with partner (condoms prevent the spread of some
STI's but not all)
(D) detection; get tested
A woman gains _______ during pregnancy
25-35 pounds
A baby gains _______ in the womb
6-8 pounds average
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; Kaposi's sarcoma is indicative of AIDS
Andropause
(male menopause) ; result of gradually decreasing levels of testosterone
Bacterial Vaginosis
Only happens with women
Causes of antibiotic resistance
overuse of antibiotics; improper use of antibiotics
, Candidiasis
aka yeast infection
Chlamydia
Most commonly reported bacterial STI in the US
Chain of infection
transmission of an infectious disease occurs through this process
Clitoris
Sexual Pleasure (female)
Clervix
Bottom of uterus (female)
Dilation
dilating of the cervix
Depo-Provera contraceptive injections
walking is most negative consequence
Endometrium
Inner membrane of the uterus (female)
Epidemic
Anything in excess of what you expected
Endemic
Something expected (common cold)
Expulsion
delivery of the child
Epididymis