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Discussion Topic 1
The best way for you to decide which type of fertility control is to look at the different methods available. There are several newer methods of fertility control either currently in use or near completion of testing. These include: Implanon, Mirena, Yasmin, Seasonale, Lybrel, NuvaRing, Ortho Evra, Plan B, the Today Sponge, Yaz, a vaccination and a male pill.
- Select two of these methods (from the list above) of fertility control and compare and contrast these two methods. This should include active ingredients, mode of action, effectiveness and side effects.
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of both.
Try to take a different pairing from anyone who has posted. Use information from your textbook and other sources. Remember to correctly cite any source you use and if you use direct quotes, use them sparingly and include quotation marks!
Discussion Topic 2
For this discussion, let's divide up according to the first letter of your last name. Analyze the two different STIs as far as symptoms, severity, sterilization possibility, and treatment.
A-G Trichomonias and Gonorrhea
H-M Hepatitis B and Chlamydia
N-S Genital Herpes and Syphilis
T-Z Genital Warts and Lymphogranuloma venereum
The following is a partial list of medications, both new and old, that are used to treat or cure STIs. These include:
- GeniCure
- Cure-7
- Zovirax
- Amoxicillin
- Zithromax
- Trichloracetic acid
- Valtrex
- Cefixime
- Kanamycin
- Azithromycin
- Doxycycline
Analyze the two different STIs as far as symptoms, severity, sterilization possibility, and treatment.
- Select one of the 'cures' listed above and provide additional information about the treatment. Which STI's is it effective against and how reliable is this cure?
Be sure to make good use of your book and any other source. Remember to provide complete citations and if you use direct quotes, use them sparingly and include quotation marks!