STI + ART + contraception
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what does ART stand for
assisted reproductive technologies
what is gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)
hormonal treatments help follicle develop sperm/egg are mixed in laboratory and inserted into the uterine tubules via surgery
when is GIFT used
when the female has normal fallopian tubes and the male has adequate sperm. • maybe female has issues producing follicles
what is in vitro fertilisation (IVF)
hormonal treatments help follicle develop sperm/egg are mixed in laboratory and inserted into the uterus via a catheter
when is IVF used
fertility issues such as blocked uterine tubules, endometriosis, ovulation disorders, low sperm quality/ production, etc.
what are intracytoplasmic sperm injections (ICSI)
Sperm are collected via ejaculation if possible - if not- surgical sperm retrieval is required. then inserted into uterus via a catheter
when is ICSI used
issues with sperm
what is artificial/intrauterine insemination?
Sperm is prepared and a sample is inserted directly into a womens uterus around the time of ovuation.
when is IUI used
same sex couples, male infertility, etc
what is ovulation induction
a medication (there are 2 types) that use FSH to induce follicle development
when is ovulation induction used
in cases when infertility is due to a low level of hormones impacting ovulation.
what are gamete/embryo donors
The donors may be known or anonymous to the couple. o These can be directly transfered into the recipients uterus.
when are gamete/embryo donors used
infertility
what is surrogacy
If the female cant conceive/carry the foetus, an arrangement may be made for another women to carry the baby and give the child to the couple to raise.
state methods of contraception
natural barriers sterilisation hormonal
state natural methods of contraception
• abstinence • rhythm method • temperature method • mucus method • sympothermal (combination of 2, 3, 4)
sate barrier methods of contraception
condom femidom cervical cap diaphragm
sate hormonal methods of contraception
combination or mini pill implanon (rod) vaginal ring intrauterine device (IUD)
sate sterilisation methods of contraception
• tubal ligation • vasectomy
sate bacterial STIs
chlamydia syphillis gonorrhoea
state viral STIs
HPV (warts) HIV/AIDS herpes (2 types)
state parasite STIs
scabies pubic lice trichomoniasis
how to cure bacterial STIs
antibiotics at an early stage surgery at late stages of syphilis
how to cure viral STIs
there is treatment but no cure as it stays dormant in nervous system there are preventative vaccines