STI Symptoms PDF

Genital; Warts: Virus ​ Symptoms: ​ Small bumps on genitals ​ Abnormal growths on skin ​ Small bumps Chlamydia: Bacteria ​ Symptoms: ​ Abnormal vaginal discharge ​ Burning during urination ​ Abdominal pain Genital Herpes: Viru...

Genital; Warts: Virus ​ Symptoms: ​ Small bumps on genitals ​ Abnormal growths on skin ​ Small bumps Chlamydia: Bacteria ​ Symptoms: ​ Abnormal vaginal discharge ​ Burning during urination ​ Abdominal pain Genital Herpes: Virus ​ Symptoms: ​ Blisters at site of infection ​ Swollen lymph nodes ​ Fever Gonorrhea: Bacteria ​ Symptoms: ​ Pelvic pain ​ Abnormal vaginal discharge ​ Yellow or white urethral discharge Trichomoniasis: Protozoan ​ Symptoms: ​ Burning in urethra ​ Yellow-green vaginal discharge ​ Itching in urethra Vaginitis: Bacteria ​ Symptoms: ​ Unusual discharge ​ Strange smell ​ Swollen Vagina Syphilis: Bacteria ​ Symptoms: ​ Painful sores ​ Copper colored rash (Chancre) ​ Swollen Lymph nodes HIV: Virus Symptoms:  ​ Flu like symptoms ​ Fatigue ​ Swollen lymph nodes ​ The two main functions of the male reproductive system are to produce the sperm and transfer it to the female’s body. ​ Males have testosterone, which causes changes in the body. These changes include: broadening of the shoulders, development of facial and other body hair, and deepening of the voice. Once males are physically mature, they are capable of producing sperm for the rest of their life. ​ Males have both external and internal organs. The penis, scrotum and testes are all external organs. Males have two testicles which produce sperm and testosterone. The testes hang outside the body in a sac called the scrotum. The scrotum raises/lowers both testes to help regulate their temperature. The penis is composed of spongy tissue that contains many blood vessels. This allows the penis to become erect when there is an increase in blood flow. ​ The internal organs are the urethra, the seminal vesicle, the prostate gland, the vas deferens, the cowper's gland, and the epididymis. They all play a role in the making of sperm. ​ Sperm is produced in the testes and is stored in the epididymis. Once they are in the epididymis they mature. Then they travel through a small tube called the vas deferens, which is also known as the “Highway of Life.” As the sperm move through the vas deferens, they are combined with a sugary substance produced by the seminal vesicle. The fluid provides nutrients, which provides nourishment to the sperm. After the sperm passes through the seminal vesicle, they travel to the prostate gland, where it picks up the additional base like fluid. To help neutralize the acidity, the cowper's gland secretes a mucus substance into the semen mixture. This fluid sticks to the urethra and coats it. The urethra is a tube in the penis by which semen or urine leaves the body ​ The female reproductive system has two main functions. One thing the female reproductive system does is produce ova, aka. Ovum or eggs. The second thing the female reproductive system does is it releases and prepares each fertilized ovum from the beginning of pregnancy through birth. Females are born with as many ova they will ever have. These ova are stored in the ovaries. During the female adolescent years, their ovum matures and is fertilized. Once they mature, the ovaries begin releasing one mature ova each month. This process is called ovulation. Once an ovum is released, it enters the fallopian tube and travels to the uterus over a course of a few days in order to prepare for fertilization; Fertilization occurs when a sperm meets an egg. This union is now called a zygote. The zygote then leaves the fallopian tube and travels to the uterus. The uterus is where the zygote develops and is the size of an average fist but is shaped like a pear. The developing baby grows here. ​ If an ovum is not fertilized, the lining of the uterus breaks down into blood, tissue, and fluids, which then passes through the cervix and out the vagina. This process is called menstruation. Menstruation can last between 3-7 days. Fraternal Twins: Two eggs are fertilized by two different sperm ​ Look like sibling - Are not identical Identical twins: Egg breaks during division ​ Same DNA - Genetically are the same ​ SAME GENDER Conjoined twins: Egg starts to break during cell division, but isn’t broken completely