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STDs and Other Facts 7 th grade Lesson 3. STDs & Other Facts 7th Graders Should Know.

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1 STDs and Other Facts 7 th grade Lesson 3

2 STDs & Other Facts 7th Graders Should Know

3 Important Definitions Sexual Intercourse - when a man’s penis is placed inside a woman’s vagina Sexual Intercourse - when a man’s penis is placed inside a woman’s vagina Sexual Activity - any contact with genitals, buttocks, breasts for the purpose of sexual stimulation Sexual Activity - any contact with genitals, buttocks, breasts for the purpose of sexual stimulation Oral Sex - oral (mouth) contact with genitals Oral Sex - oral (mouth) contact with genitals Anal Sex - when a man’s penis is placed into the anus of another person Anal Sex - when a man’s penis is placed into the anus of another person Outercourse - genital-to-genital contact without the penis entering the vagina Outercourse - genital-to-genital contact without the penis entering the vagina

4 Teens & Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

5 Sexually Transmitted Diseases l STDs are infections caused by viruses, bacteria, or protozoa that are spread by sexual activity. l A virus causes an infection that cannot be cured. Medicines can slow down viruses but cannot eliminate them. l Bacteria and protozoa cause infections but can usually be killed with antibiotics.

6 Bacteria Sexually Transmitted Diseases l Chlamydia l Gonorrhea l Syphilis l Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) l Human Papillomavirus (HPV) l Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) l Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) l Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Protozoa l Trichomoniasis Viruses

7 Chlamydia & Gonorrhea l Most infected don’t know it – can pass to others l In males – infects urethra, can cause pus, burning with urination l In females – infects cervix – could infect uterus, tubes, ovaries causing Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

8 Fallopian Tube NormalInfected Ovary Cervix Damaged Fallopian Tubes Uterus Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

9 SyphilisSyphilis l Starts as a painless sore on the genitals l If not treated, can spread and cause serious health problems l Can be transmitted to an unborn baby if the mother is infected l Treated with antibiotics

10 Genital Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) l It can cause painful blisters and sores on the genital area that reoccur. l Most people who get herpes do so from someone who has no sores or blisters. l Most people infected with herpes do not know it but can pass it during sexual activity. l NO CURE

11 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) l May lead to genital warts, abnormal cells on the cervix, and even cancer l Treated by freezing, burning, lasers, chemicals, and surgery l NO CURE

12 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) The virus that causes

13 HIV vs AIDS l HIV Infection – the virus is in the body – may not know it because he/she feels fine – can pass to others during sex l AIDS – the virus has attacked the immune system – can become very sick (infection/cancer) – can die

14 How Can You Get HIV? l Heterosexual sexual activity (male/female) l Homosexual sexual activity l Illegal IV drug use l Mother transmits to unborn baby l Blood transfusion (rare today)

15 Hepatitis B and C Viruses (HBV & HCV) l Can cause liver damage that can lead to liver cancer and even death l Spread primarily through illegal IV drug use and high risk sexual activity l Millions in the U.S. are infected l Hepatitis B can be prevented with a vaccine

16 TrichomoniasisTrichomoniasis l Can cause a heavy discharge from the vagina l Usually no symptoms in males l Millions infected each year l Treated with antibiotics

17 STDs Spread Easily l You can’t tell if someone has an STD by looking at him/her. l It only takes having sex with one person to get an STD! Me My partner ?

18 l STDs can cause: u sores u infertility u cancer u genital warts u pain u death STD Facts To Remember l You can get an STD the first time you have sex. l Most people who have STDs don’t know they are infected and can infect others during sex.

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20 How Pregnancy Occurs Fallopian Tubes Egg Ovary Ovary Sperm Vagina Cervix Ovulation & Ejaculation

21 How Pregnancy Occurs Egg Fallopian Tube Ovary Uterus Sperm Fertilization (Conception)

22 How Pregnancy Occurs Uterus Fertilized Egg Implantation

23 ABSTINENCEABSTINENCE The healthiest choice you can make!

24 WORTH THE WAIT ®. You are... StopThink Do the Right Thing for You.


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