L7 (T3): Sexual health

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What is the definition of sexual health according to the text?

A state of physical and mental well-being in relation to reproduction

A state of complete physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being

A state of physical well-being free of disease and infirmity

A state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality (correct)

Why is the concept of 'sexual health' preferable to 'reproductive health'?

It focuses solely on the absence of disease and infirmity

It aligns with traditional moral norms

It encompasses physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality (correct)

It only considers the reproductive aspect of health

What percentage of respondents in the Australian Study of Health & Relationships identified as exclusively heterosexual?

9.4%

1.7%

96.5%

87.5% (correct)

What percentage of respondents in the Australian Study of Health & Relationships identified as bisexual?

1.7% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of respondents in the Australian Study of Health & Relationships identified as homosexual?

1.6% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of respondents in the Australian Study of Health & Relationships reported having none of the mentioned sexual experiences?

2.4% Signup and view all the answers

Should we refer to STDs, STIs, or RTIs?

STIs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP)?

Collecting data, treating individuals, notifying partners, and raising awareness about STIs Signup and view all the answers

What has led to the decrease in the prevalence of HPV16 and HPV18?

Vaccination efforts Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized regarding the use of PrEP for HIV prevention?

Insufficient pre-use counseling Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as crucial due to more sensitive tests and increased sexual activity among young people?

Promoting screening and testing for STIs Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) among 20-24-year-old women?

20-40% Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the studies cited in the text?

Heterosexual young adults, their attitudes toward sex and relationships, and the use of reliable contraception and condoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the trade-off mentioned in the text regarding sexual health?

Between hormonal contraceptives and condoms Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial in preventing other STIs while prescribing PrEP?

Balancing PrEP prescribing with promoting condom use Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of HPV vaccination among eligible women?

84% Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize regarding the attitudes of young adults toward sex and relationships?

Focus on heterosexual young adults' attitudes toward sex and relationships Signup and view all the answers

What do national surveys reveal about the importance of an active sex life for well-being?

87% of men and 79% of women consider an active sex life important for well-being Signup and view all the answers

What strongly correlates with sexual satisfaction according to the text?

Relationship satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

What is a major focus in sexual health, particularly regarding STIs?

Prevention Signup and view all the answers

What affects mental, physical, and sexual well-being according to the text?

Sexual coercion Signup and view all the answers

What varies between genders according to the text?

Sexual difficulties, such as lack of interest and orgasm issues Signup and view all the answers

What is influenced by knowledge, attitudes, norms, and self-efficacy according to the text?

Condom use Signup and view all the answers

What do ideal and actual frequency of sex show according to the text?

Gender differences Signup and view all the answers

What are interventions that enhance skills most effective in promoting according to the text?

Safe sexual behavior Signup and view all the answers

What varies with age and are not solely physical according to the text?

Sexual difficulties Signup and view all the answers

What concerns vary with unique needs for different age groups according to the text?

Lifespan sexual health concerns Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek term for cervix mentioned in the text?

Trachelos Signup and view all the answers

What surgical procedure is referred to as the removal of the cervix?

Trachelectomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the cervix described as in relation to the vagina and the body of the uterus?

Part of the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What does the cervix essentially act as?

A barrier to the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize about the cervix's role?

Its significance in embryology Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the part of the cervix that juts into the vagina?

Ectocervix Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of cervical cancer?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe certain cervical conditions?

Strawberry cervix Signup and view all the answers

What is the second most common cancer in women globally?

Cervical cancer Signup and view all the answers

What can be observed with chlamydia, indicating Fitzhugh Curtis syndrome?

Violin string adhesions Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to increased vascular proliferation and neovascularization in the cervix?

Micro-invasive changes Signup and view all the answers

What has helped reduce the incidence of cervical cancer by 90% since the 1970s?

Screening programs Signup and view all the answers

What influences the formation of the cervix?

Presence of anti-mullerian hormone in females Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical area for cell changes in the cervix?

The transformation zone Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to the risk of pre-cancer and cancer in the cervix?

Metaplasia in the transformation zone Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of colposcopy in examining the cervix?

To observe changes in the appearance of the cervix Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the cervix in menopause due to the absence of estrogen?

It shifts the transformation zone outside the canal Signup and view all the answers

What indicates the variation in the appearance of the cervix?

The external opening into the vagina Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary composition of the cervix?

Primarily collagen tissue with only 15% smooth muscle Signup and view all the answers

From which artery does the blood supply to the cervix come from?

Internal iliac artery, the first branch of the uterine artery Signup and view all the answers

What physiological changes can occur in the cervix during menopause?

Atrophy due to lack of estrogen Signup and view all the answers

What occurs mid-cycle during ovulation in relation to cervical mucus?

It becomes elastic and stringy, known as the 'spinnbarkeit' Signup and view all the answers

What is the appearance of a normal cervix under magnification?

Squamous epithelium, columnar epithelium, and mucus Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a speculum in visualizing the cervix?

The anterior blade pushes the vaginal wall out of the way Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common method for cervical screening?

Cytology smear tests Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the rising oropharyngeal cancers in women and tongue/tonsil cancers in male partners of women with cervical cancer?

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading system used for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)?

CIN1, CIN2, CIN3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the most susceptible area to cancer due to its actively dividing cells?

Cervix Signup and view all the answers

What does HPV infect in the cervix, leading to cellular changes and dysplasia?

Epithelium Signup and view all the answers

At what age does cervical screening typically start?

25 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sexual Health and Well-Being: Key Insights

Sexual well-being encompasses satisfaction, difficulties, coercion, and STIs
National surveys reveal 87% of men and 79% of women consider an active sex life important for well-being
Relationship satisfaction strongly correlates with sexual satisfaction
Ideal and actual frequency of sex show gender differences
Sexual difficulties, such as lack of interest and orgasm issues, vary between genders
Sexual coercion affects mental, physical, and sexual well-being
Limited professional support for those experiencing sexual coercion
Lifespan sexual health concerns vary, with unique needs for different age groups
Sexual difficulties vary with age and are not solely physical
Initial sexual experiences impact subsequent sexual well-being
Prevention is a major focus in sexual health, particularly regarding STIs
Condom use is influenced by knowledge, attitudes, norms, and self-efficacy
Interventions that enhance skills are most effective in promoting safe sexual behavior

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cervical Cancer Overview

HPV is a common virus with over 150 different types, including 50 high-risk types and 100 low-risk types, with certain types predisposing individuals to cervical cancer.
Immunocompromised individuals, such as those with HIV or on immunosuppressive therapy, are at higher risk for HPV-related malignancies.
Lower socioeconomic status and lack of health education can lead to higher HPV infection rates and lower screening participation.
HPV is very common, and close genital contact can lead to infection, not just intercourse.
HPV can affect various areas, including the cervix, vagina, vulva, and anus, with the cervix being most susceptible to cancer due to its actively dividing cells.
Up to 95% of sexually active women may be infected with HPV, and condoms reduce but do not fully protect against infection.
Oropharyngeal cancers in women and tongue/tonsil cancers in male partners of women with cervical cancer are rising due to HPV.
HPV infects the cervix's epithelium, leading to cellular changes and dysplasia, which can progress to pre-cancerous and cancerous states.
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is graded as CIN1, CIN2, and CIN3 based on the extent of cellular changes, with CIN3 representing severe dysplasia.
Cervical screening involves cytology smear tests starting at age 24.5, with 3-yearly tests from 25 to 49 and 5-yearly tests from 50 to 65, with potential changes based on HPV triage.
Colposcopy allows for cervix assessment under magnification, and histology involves examining cervix tissue via biopsy.
A side-to-brush is used for cytology, rotating it to pick up shed cells from the cervix, aiding in the detection of cellular abnormalities.

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Test your knowledge of sexual health and well-being with this insightful quiz. Explore key insights such as the importance of an active sex life, the correlation between relationship and sexual satisfaction, and the impact of sexual coercion on mental, physical, and sexual well-being. Delve into lifespan sexual health concerns, prevention strategies for STIs, and effective interventions to promote safe sexual behavior.