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| sexual attraction to persons of the opposite gender |
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| Sexual attraction to persons of the same gender. |
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| Masters & Johnson's 4 phases of sexual response |
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| Excitement, plateau, orgasmic, and resolution. |
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| products that prevent pregnancy |
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| refrain from vaginal intercourse |
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| Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) |
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| Rare and sometimes fatal disease caused by toxins produced by certain strains of Staph Aureus. |
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| thimble-shaped device that fits firmly around the base of the cervix |
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| dried seaweed that swells as it absorbs moisture and mechanically dilates the cervix; may be inserted 4-24 hours before pregnancy termination. |
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| Dye test to evaluate tubal patency; usually performed 3 months after hysteroscopic tubal ligation to ensure that both tubes have been blocked. |
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| abortion performed at patient's request. |
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| abortion performed for reasons of maternal or fetal heatlh or both |
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| complication of abortion characterized by endometrial adhesions (scar tissue). |
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| Severe abdominal cramping and pain from intrauterine blood clots |
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| when there is an absolute factor that prevents reproduction |
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| diagnosed if a woman has not conceived within 12 months of actively attempting pregnancy. |
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| Serious complication that may result form ovulation induction characterized by marked ovarian enlargement, ascites with or without pain, and pleural effusion. |
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| Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT) |
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| Technique that involves laproscopy and ovulation induction. |
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| Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer (ZIFT) |
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| retrieved oocytes are fertilized outside teh woman's body and subsequent zygotes are placed in distal fallopian tubes. |
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| Tubal Embryo Transfer (TET) |
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| Involves placement at the embryo stage. Patient must have at least one patent fallopian tube. |
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| In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) |
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| Involves the retrieval of oocytes form ovaries, combined with donor sperm in laboratory, and normally developing embryos are placed in the uterus. |
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| Freezing of sperm or ovarian tissue for future use. |
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