Male Reproductive System Must know these terms 1

Male Reproductive System Must know these terms: 1) Vas deferens 2) Bladder 3) Scrotum 4) Testes 5) Urethra

Male Reproductive System Key Terms n n Sperm- sex cell that is produced by the testes & that is needed to fertilize an egg Semen- fluid made up of sperm & other secretions from the male reproductive organs Egg (ovum)- sex cell that is produced by the ovaries & that can be fertilized by sperm Fertilization- sperm & egg join to create a new human life

Female Reproductive System Key Terms n n n Ovary- female reproductive organ that produces eggs & the hormones estrogen & progesterone Vagina- female reproductive organ that connects the outside of the body to the uterus & receives sperm during reproduction Fallopian tubes- transports an egg from the ovary to the uterus Uterus- female reproductive organ that provides a place to support a developing human Urethra- The transport tube leading from the bladder to discharge urine outside the body. In men is also carries semen. Menstrual cycle- monthly series of hormone-controlled changes that prepare the uterine lining for a pregnancy

Menstrual Cycle (Period)

Risk of Adolescent Sexual Activity

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Key Terms Sexually transmitted disease (STD)- an infectious disease that is spread by sexual contact n Epidemic- occurrence of more cases of a disease than expected n Asymptomatic- showing no signs of a disease or disorder even though an infection or disease is present n

2 Risks of Sexual Activity Unplanned pregnancy n Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) n Common Questions About Being Pregnant n Myths & Truths About The Ways Pregnancy Can Occur n

Statistics on Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Abstinence

Serious problems STDs can cause Serious illness n Brain damage n Cancer n Infertility- inability to have children n Death n

4 High Risk Behaviors Puts Teens at Risk for STDs Being Sexually Active n Having more than one sexual partner n Having a sexual partner who has had multiple sexual partners n Using alcohol or drugs n

n Abstinence- the only 100% way to prevent unplanned pregnancy & STDs

Preventing STDs 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Practice Abstinence Stay away from alcohol & drugs Learn the facts about STDs, & use those facts to make good decisions Choose friends who influence you in a positive way Respect yourself

4 Ways STDs are Spread n n Any type of sexual activity that brings an uninfected person in contact with body fluids from an infected person Any sexual activity that results in contact between one person’s genitals & another person’s skin or mucous membranes, in which one of the persons is already infected with an STD Direct contact with open sores Mother to her baby before birth, during birth, or during breast feeding

Babies & STDs Miscarriage n Blindness – bacteria infects baby’s eyes as the baby passes through the birth canal n – Antibiotic eye drops

Common STDs Key Terms n n n Chlamydia- bacterial STD that infects the reproductive organs & that causes a mucous discharge Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)- inflammation of the upper female reproductive tract that is caused by the migration of a bacterial infection from the vagina Gonorrhea- STD that is caused by a bacterium that infects mucous membranes, including the genital mucous membranes Syphilis- bacterial STD that causes ulcers or chancres; if untreated, it can lead to mental & physical disabilities & premature death Human Papiloma Virus (HPV)- group of viruses that can cause genital warts in males & females & can cause cervical cancer in females

Bacterial STDs Treatment- Antibiotics Chlamydia n Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) n Gonorrhea n Syphilis n

Chlamydia- bacterial STD that infects the reproductive organs & that causes a mucous discharge n n Symptoms -Pain during urination -Penis discharge & vaginal discharge & bleeding If untreated -Infertility -Pelvic pain -Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -Injure reproductive organs -blindness in infants

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)inflammation of the upper female reproductive tract that is caused by the migration of a bacterial infection from the vagina n Symptoms – – – n Pain in abdoben/pelvic Vaginal discharge Long & painful menstual cycles Painful urination Fever Nausea If untreated – Scars in fallopian tubes or uterus- infertility – Chronic pelvic pain

Gonorrhea- STD that is caused by a bacterium that infects mucous membranes, including the genital mucous membranes n Symptoms – – Painful urination Discharge from penis & discharge or bleeding from vagina – Pain in pelvic area n If untreated – PID – Scars urethra/painful urination – Swelling testicles/infertility – Blindness – Joint infection

Syphilis- bacterial STD that causes ulcers or chancres; if untreated, it can lead to mental & physical disabilities & premature death n Symptoms – Phase 1 -painless ulcer or chancre – Phase 2 -fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes, joint pain, muscle aches – Phase 3 -heart & nervous system damage, blindness, loss of mental abilities, death n If Untreated – – – Mental & physical disabilities Premature death Severe mental disabilities Deafness Death

Viral STDs No Cures Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) n Genital Herpes n Hepatitis n Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) n

Human Papiloma Virus (HPV)- group of viruses that can cause genital warts in males & females & can cause cervical cancer in females n Symptoms – Genital/anal warts n Treatment – Surgical removal, freezing or medication for warts but will often return n If untreated – High risk of cervical cancer – Increased risk of developing genital cancers

Genital Herpes n n Symptoms -Type 1 -cold sores & blisters -Type 2 -mild or no symptoms If untreated – Infections of liver, brain, skin, eyes, & mouth – Death

Hepatitis B & C are STD’s n Symptoms- tired, muscle aches, fever, loss of appetite, dark urine n Treatment- liver transplant, vaccine for B n If untreated- liver damage, failure, cancer, premature death n

STDs Caused by Parasites n n n Pubic Lice-crawl on the skin & lay eggs on the hairs-spread by skin to skin contact Scabies-tiny mites that burrow into the skin of an infected person, skin to skin contact Trichomoniasis-protozoan, single celled animal that is little larger that a bacterium

5 things person should do if they think they have an STD 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Seek medical help right away Complete the full course of medication Have follow-up testing done Avoid all sexual activity while being treated Notify all sexual partners