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Adolescence Reproductive Health

Jan Besandre Dublin Amo BSMT-2C

Clinical and Social Issues


Teen

sex

STDs
Birth

Control Sexual Education Teen Pregnancy

Why do teens engage in sexual activities?


Hormones

Lack

of awareness of the FACTS and RISKS about sex. PEER PRESSURE.

Sex is
Both

physical and emotional in nature.

Sex isRISKY!
Pregnancy

STDs
Broken

heart Disappointment

Sex isa milestone.


Therefore,

very special and should be valued highlysince you only lose your virginity ONCE.

SEX is NOT
Way

to make somebody love you or commit to you. A test of your love for your partner. A measure of how mature you are. A leisure activity.

STDs
Chlamydia-

40% of all girls between the age of 15-19 Human Papilloma Virus(HPV)- 15% of sexually active girls Genital warts and Herpes- No cure known Gonorrhea- can cause sterility AIDS.

Protective measures
Oral

contraceptives-less than 1% chance of pregnancy. Condoms-Must be used correctlyonly 70-90% effective.


prevention

is still the safest way.

Sex checklist
A

willing partner Effective and properly used birth control Realistic expectations and right reasons A safe place Mature FinallyRESPECT, TRUST and LOVE between you and your partner.

Jan Besandre Dublin Amo BSMT-2C

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