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reproductive system, After sexual intercourse - Coggle Diagram

- - - - avoid sexual intercourse during fertile periods
    - - it is a chemical that kills or blocks sperms from entering the uterus. hence fertlisation does not occur. it is inserted into the vagina and not reliable when used on its own so it is usually used with a condom or diaphragm
    - - it is a dome shaped rubber cap inserted into the vagina and placed over the cervix. it is impermeable and prevents sperms from entering the uterus
    - - it is a thin rubber used to cover the erect penis before sexual intercourse. thee condom is impermeable to sperms and hence sperms cannot enter the uterus. it is also impermeable to bacteria and virus and thus protects the user from STIs
    - - it is a piece of plastic or metal that is inserted into the uterus by a doctor. the IUD disrupts the function of the uterus and prevents the embryo from becoming implanted in the uterine lining. this method provides effective protection for a long time.
    - - these are pills that contain female sex hormones which prevent ovulation, since the pills disrupts the function of the ovary. However the woman may suffer from some side effects
  - - - this involves the tying and cutting part of the sperm ducts during surgery. This disrupts the function of the sperm duct. sperms would not be ejaculated during sexual intercourse and fertilisation will not occur.
    - - this involves the tying and cutting of both oviducts during surgery. this disrupts the function of the oviduct and prevents the egg from meeting the sperms and thus no fertilisation will occur
- - - - abortion
        
        abortion is the termination of a pregnancy. during the abortion, the doctor surgically removes the embryo or foetus from the uterus. It is usually carried out within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy
        
        Abortion may also affect the sexual reproductive system, causing some parts to be disrupted or damaged,and the woman may experience difficulties in gettig pregnant again or might not even be able to get pregnant again.
        
        reasons for abortion
        
        mother may be permanently harmed if pregnancy continues
        
        child may be born physically or mentally handicapped
        
        unwanted pregnancy might have resulted from rape
        
        the life of the mother and or the foetus is or are in danger
        
        the mother is physically and mentally incapable of supporting the child
        
        the family is not financially ready for a child
      - sexually transmitted disease
        
        These infections affect the sexual reproduction system. if left untreated, the infections will disrupt functions of parts of the reproductive system and cause difficulties for a couple to start a family
        
        acquired Immune deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
        
        this disease attacks the immune system, as a result the person loses immunity and protection against common infections. once the immune system is severely damaged, the person will suffer from severe weight loss, lung infections and brain infection
        
        AIDS is a viral STI (sexually transmitted infection) which is incurable and fatal
        
        gonorrhoea
        
        Infected men and women may become unable to bear children if the disease spreads to their reproductive system. some babies become blind when the bacteria enters the baby's eyes during birth
        
        gonorrhoea is a bacterial STI which can be cured and treated with antibiotics
        
        syphilis
        
        A person infected with syphilis may suffer from blindness and inability to move some parts of the body. if left untreated, it may lead to heart failure, insanity or even death.
        
        one sign of syphilis is the presence of non itchy skin rashes on the palms
        
        syphilis is a bacterial STI which can be cured and treated with antibiotics
      - unwanted pregnancy
        
        most of the time, unmarried couples are not emotionally and or financially ready for a child. futhermore, the society are unable to accept unwed mothers
- - - - implantation in uterus wall
        
        pregnancy
    - - discharged through menstruation
- - - - during fertilisation, genes are passed from each parent to the child, and the baby that develops will inherit some characteristics from each parent
- - - - if an egg is not fertilised, the uterine lining breaks down. this usually happens on the 28th day of the cycle.
      - menstrual flow is the shedding of the unfertilised egg, uterine lining and blood.
    - - the uterine lining grows thicker. the lining becomes rich in blood capillaries.
    - - a mature egg is released in the fallopian tube.
      - sexual intercourse around ovulation is likely to result in pregnancy
      - ovulation will probably occur during one of the days in this period
    - - the uterine lining remains thick to support the embryo with nutrients and oxygen for growth
      - *the uterine lining thickens further in case there is a fertilised egg