Bulzacchelli,+Lauren

Lauren Bulzacchelli

1. Overtime the reproductive system has changed because of all the medical advances that we have. Back in the day, if you couldn't make a baby, there was nothing you could do. Now, there are many different ways to fix it and help you get pregnant. Also, there are now ways to prevent yourself from getting pregnant like birth control or getting your "tubes tied."

2. The reproductive system is like dominoes because if one part of it is not functioning correctly, the whole system can't perform its duties, leaving either the male or female sterile. But because of our technology these days, we can help fix the problem.

Slide One: Lauren Bulzacchelli; Tubal Ligation, 12/3/09, Mrs. Halpern, Grade 12, Period 3

Slide Two: During the 1960s, doctors developed a safe, less invasive surgical sterilization procedure for women who don't want children anymore. Insurance companies began to cover it at this time making the procedure assessable to millions of women.

Slide Three: Sterilization

Slide Four: Tubal Ligation is when they cut your fallopian tubes so they become blocked off so that semen cannot get through. This makes it impossible for the egg to get fertilized.

Slide Five: Tubal Ligation can be done at a clinic, doctor's office or at the hospital. The procedure costs between $1,500 and $6,000.

Slide Six: Typical and perfect use is about 99.5% effective.

Slide Seven: It is more guided towards older women who are done having children. Young women with no children will find it difficult for a doctor to perform this surgery for them.

Slide Eight: Advantages are that it is permanent, no constant attention, and sexual spontaneity.

Slide Nine: Disadvantages are that it does not protect you against STI's, requires surgery, and since it is permanant, some people later regret their decision.

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Assignment #3

Ultrasound 1. You can get a ultrasound as early as four and a half weeks to confirm your pregnancy 2. It can be done in either a doctor's office or hospital depending on if your doctor has the machine or not. 3. Ultrasounds show images of the baby, amniotic sac, placenta, and ovaries. It also looks for birth defects or other problems.

CVS Test 1.It is taken about 11 or 12 weeks of pregnancy 2.The test is taken either at your doctor's office or hospital 3. It detects chromosomal abnormalities such as Down Syndrome

Group B Strep Test 1.You get screened between 35-37 weeks of pregnancy 2.The test is taken either at your doctor's office or hospital 3. Some women can carry GBS bacteris in their vagina or rectal area, where they could pass it to their babies during birth

Amniocentesis 1.Is taken between 16-20 weeks of pregnancy 2.The test is taken either at your doctor's office or hospital 3. It gathers information about your baby's health from their amniotic fluid