Teenage Sexuality Teenagers today face many sexuality questions which leave them confused and unsure.
Sexuality problems teenagers’ face
STI
A STI is a “sexually transmitted infection” that is spread through the action of unprotected sex and the most common is Chlamydia.
Chlamydia can inflict pain when urinating and affect the reproductive organs (kidshealth, n.d) in both male and female. Chlamydia could lead to a long-term disease in the testicles and infertility in females. (Australian Government, 2013)
Statistics
• Reported cases of Chlamydia is up 2.8% since 2013 (CDC NCHHSTP 2015)
• 81% of cases reported aged 15-24
Chlamydia can be treated with antibiotics. Always use a condom when engaging in sex. (Australian Government, 2013)
Pregnancy
Many
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• Are you willing to face potential consequences?
• What are your personal values and how are they going to affect your sex?
• (Casey J, 2015).
Consequences in unprepared sex
• Pregnancy
• STIs
• Failed relationships
• Stress
Laws on Sex
People can’t have sex if;
• One of them is under the legal age
• One doesn’t want to
• They are part of the same family
Age of Consent
Until you are 16 even with consent, noone can touch you sexually, perform a sexual act or have sex with you.
17 - A person caring or supervising you (e.g. a teacher) cannot touch you sexually, perform a sexual act or have sex with you unless they are married to you (LegalAid, 2014).
If one disagrees
If one is forced or is being touched sexually by other, it is called sexual assault. (LegalAid, 2014).
Pressure, strategies and info
To deal with the pressures of sexuality (e.g. Pressure from others) you can;
• Talk to a mate, parents/guardians
• Talk to Government support group
Information about sex can be found;
• Healthcare Services
• Consult independent trained counsellor
This means information about this is always at the ready should you need help or
Chlamydia is a sexual transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, which is passed during sexual contact. Chlamydia is the most reported STD in the United States. Chlamydia affects males and females, but females have higher rates of contracting chlamydia. Rates of reported cases of chlamydia in the united states in 2014 in adolescent’s males age 15-19 were
Chlamydia trachomatis is a sexually transmitted bacterium that falls into the genus Chlamydia. In general it is prevalent amongst the younger adults due to living a promiscuous life style. C. trachomatis can be responsible for both long and short term effects from contracting this bacterial disease therefore the longer you have it the more severe the effects can be. Chlamydia can be asymptomatic meaning it can go unnoticed for a prolonged period of time without any symptoms; the symptoms that do arise are ones that can’t be ignored for they are irritating, painful and harmful, if left untreated. Anyone participating in any kind of sexual activity should be tested annually. There are a variety of ways and resources for diagnosing C. trachomatis along with treatments for this infection which include antibiotics and prevention strategies. C. trachomatis is the most common and reported sexually transmitted disease (STD) in Wisconsin (1). C. trachomatis has specific microbial characteristics such as size and shape. C. trachomatis is an obligate intracellular parasite which is a type of parasite that can reproduce only inside their host cell. Chlamydia is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomati. This bacterium can only be spread by having one or any of the following: anal, vaginal, and oral sex with someone who has chlamydia, this
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and it is caused by a bacterial infection. Chlamydia trachomatis is the specific bacterium responsible for the condition, affecting approximately 1 million people in the United States and almost a quarter of a million in the United Kingdom.
It can also infect the eyes and rectum. 1 in 10 people have been infected with Chlamydia. It its spread through vaginal, anal and oral sex and can be passed on to unborn babies. There can be absolutely no symptoms however if you do have symptoms they can include vaginal bleeding, discharge, pain passing urine, lower abdominal pains, discharge from the penis and testicle pain. This can be treated with antibiotics however if untreated can lead to infertility!
It can also increase the pregnant woman to having an ectopic pregnancy and can cause the baby to be premature (not fully developed). It is very important to get checked for Chlamydia or any other STDS (sexual transmitted diseases) frequently if you are sexual active. Anyone can be at risk for STDs if you have any type of sexual activities. Many people may believe that only when you have intercourse between a man and a women, you can just contract STDS, however that is not always the case. Bisexuals, gays, men or women who have sexual intercourse with men could get Chlamydia since it can be spread from having oral and anal
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that is found in semen and vaginal fluids. It can be spread through anal, vaginal, and oral sex to your sex partner. Because Chlamydia is a bacterial infection it can be cured with the use of antibiotics, but the individual will have to be tested first. Chlamydia can show no signs in patients but if it does patients will experience a burning sensation when urinating, lower abdomen pain, discharge from penial and vaginal area, swollen testicles, and pain or bleeding in anal area. It has been reported that 466 Chlamydia cases have been diagnosed per 100,000. Specifically in Huntsville, Texas there has been an increase amount of Chlamydia cases reported at Sam Houston State University. The rise in Chlamydia cases was due to a lot more students at the Sam Houston State
Encounter, Diseases and Epidemiological Data: The most common way to get Chlamydia is through sexual intercourse with an affected individual. Newborns may get infected by affected mothers during childbirth. Typically, it causes pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women, which is a result of the host’s inflammatory response. Other diseases include ocular infections such as conjunctivitis and blindness. Neonates are especially vulnerable to conjunctivitis and pneumonia if the mother is infected. Trachoma is a disease that is caused by inflammation in the conjunctiva and subsequent scarring of the cornea, which could lead to blindness.
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). It is spread through sexual contact. Chlamydia can be in different areas of the body. These areas include the urethra, throat, or rectum. It is important to treat chlamydia as soon as possible. It can damage other organs if left untreated.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is the worst kind of STD you can have. This is cause by HIV. This weakens the immune system. This the body cannot fight off other infections. From this date 25 million people died from this disease and more than 40 million people still live with it. Which is 80%
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. Most people who have chlamydia don’t know that they have it because they have no symptoms at first. According to my understanding, Chlamydia is not as serious as some of the other sexually transmitted diseases since it is curable. Although it’s a curable disease, it could cause major complications both in men and women. In the following essay, we are going to learn ways in which chlamydia is contracted and how it is prevented and cured.
Most people have heard of the STD (sexual transmitted disease) chlamydia because it is one of the most common. As stated on Center for Disease Control and Prevention chlamydia is the most common among females, but males can be infected as well. Even the symptoms can go unnoticed, but chlamydia can be cured. Even though it can be cured chlamydia can but cause serious damage to a woman’s reproductive organs.
According to the World Health Organization, sexually transmitted infections may be defined as infections that are spread primarily through person-to-person sexual contact. There are more than 30 different sexually transmissible bacteria, viruses and parasites.
Bacterial Vaginosis, Candidiasis, Chancroid, Granuloma Inguinale, Lymplhogranloma Venereum, Mucopurulent Cervicitis, Molluscum Contagiosu, Nongonococcal Urethritis, and Trichomiasis are more STDs that not as common and not generally discussed. Chlamydia is a bacterial STD and can be contracted through vaginal and anal sex. 75% of women and 25% of men are asymptomatic. The symptoms may include abnormal genital discharge, and burning during urination. Chlamydia can be cured with antibiotics, but the antibiotics can not undo the damage done prior to treatment. If left untreated in women, up to 30% will experience pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which often causes ectopic pregnancy, infertility, and chronic pelvic pain. In men, causes epidiymitis, an inflammation of the testicles, which causes sterility. Infected individuals are also at a greater risk of contracting HIV. Gonorrhea is a bacterial STD that can be contracted through vaginal, anal, and/or oral sex. Though some cases may be asymptomatic, when symptoms do appear, they are often mild and usually appear within 2-10 days after exposure. The symptoms include discharge from the penis, vagina, or rectum and burning or itching during urination. Gonorrhea can also be treated and cured with antibiotics but they cannot undo the damage done prior to treatment. IF left untreated, gonorrhea can cause PID, eptopic pregnancy, infertility, and chronic pelvic
Diagnosing chlamydia trachomatis is more difficult and delicate then the process of prescribing a specific, beneficial treatment. The most common, recent, and effective treatment is the use of amoxicillin or, if allergic to penicillins, penicillamine in antibiotic therapy. Amoxicillin is the initial suggestion for treatment. The use this antibiotic could cause a great deal of side effects such as fever, short-term memory loss, fatigue, muscle aches, and joint pain. Females who are pregnant must keep in mind that most antibiotics cannot be used during their time of pregnancy. The use of penicillamine comes about if a patient is allergic to penicillins. Penicillamine
Although chlamydia is a treatable communicable disease simply requiring antibiotics, due to low testing rates and an absence of symptoms in the vast majority of cases, it can be left untreated. This can lead the infection to spread to other parts of the body, causing significant morbidity.