Sullivan,+Brian

Brian Sullivan

Over time there have been many advances and changes in the reproductive system, both for men and women. For example, women now can become pregnant without direct intercourse with a man. Also the invention of new contriceptive, such as the condom, can help prevent STIs and unwanted pregnancies. To me the biggest change to the reproductive systems are the fact that sexual intercourse is no longer a big deal. The systems no longer are for reproducing alone.

The reproductive systems are similar to "dominos" because they are extremely complex, and depend on the function of the other parts of the system. If one part of the reproductive system does not function properly, then the next part will not either and it will not do its job. So for the system to work as a whole, each individual part must function properly as well.

Brian Sullivan 12th grade, period 3 Mrs. Halpern 12/9/09 Slide Two: __** - Implanon is a relatively new for of birth control. - Implanon is a small plastic stick that can be inserted under the arm of the woman. - Since 1998, 4.5 million Implanons have been sold. - Implanon was approved by the FDA in July of 2006. Slide Three: __** - Implanon is under the category of Hormonal birth control - It is a small (match sized) flexible stick that releases hormones - Implanon can be gotten from a trained clinician locator Slide Four: __** - Implanon is a small flexible plastic rod - This rod releases a hormone called etonogestrel - Etonogestrel is a hormone that prevents ovulation (or the releasing of an egg) - Also this hormone causes changes in the uterine lining and cervical mucus - This makes it harder for sperm to get to the uterus to fertilize the egg, or if the egg is fertilized it is harder for the egg to attach in the uterus - Implanon can provide up to three full years of protection, but becomes dangerous after the third year - Implanon is inserted with a small needle through the skin and starts to slowly release etonogestrel Slide Five: __** - In order to obtain Implanon a woman must see her doctor - Implanon is administered by a doctor in a quick process - Implanon costs between $400- $800- but lasts for up to three years - The removal costs from $75- $150 Slide Six: __** - When Implanon is used correctly and perfectly, it is 99% effective - Since there is no periodic use, Implanon cannot really be used wrong or imperfectly Slide Seven: __** - Implanon can be used by any woman older than 18 - But Implanon should not be used if a woman has a history of stroke or blood clot, a history of breast cancer, any liver disease or liver cancer, abnormal vaginal bleeding. - If breast feeding a woman should wait at least 4 weeks before using Implanon, not used at all if breast feeding a baby less than 4 weeks old Slide Eight: __** - For most women Implanon is not visible almost at all after insertion - Implanon lasts up to three years with no periodical use - Estrogen is not used, so for women who cannot use birth control containing estrogen can use Implanon - Implanon will not dissolve after insertion Slide Nine: __** - Implanon does not protect against STIs - If Implanon is not placed properly it was be impossible to remove - Implanon has caused some women to have irregular or loss of periods, and spotting between periods - A rare but possible side effect of Implanon is a change in sex drive Slide Ten: __** [] [] [] []
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Assignment: 12/17/09 Ultrasound 1.) Four to five weeks after becoming pregnant 2.) Can be done in a doctors office 3.) This is looking to find any evidence of a fetus

CVS Test 1.)done 11-12 weeks into pregnancy 2.) should be done in a hospital 3.) Checks for genetic birth defects (Down Syndrome)

Glucose screening and tolerance test 1.)done 24-28 weeks into pregnancy. 2.) Can be done in either a hospital or a doctors office 3.) checks the mother’s blood sugar and the speed at which she process sugar.

Group B strep Test 1.) done 35-37 weeks into pregnancy 2.)can be done in either a hospital or a doctors office 3.) Tests for group B streptococcus. If mother carries infant may be infected

Amniocentesis 1.) done 16- 20 weeks into pregnancy 2.) done in a hospital 3.) tests for birth defects or complications