… Menstruation Works
The female body has two ovaries, each one containing immature eggs. During the menstrual cycle, one of the eggs in the ovaries matures to prepare for fertilization by a sperm. About two weeks into the menstrual cycle, the ovaries release an egg in a process known as ovulation. Some females may experience …
… within 24 hours after childbirth-Associated with a decrease in the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer-Reversible in most cases Disadvantages (-)Vasectomy:-Not immediately effective (residual sperm may remain in the vas deferens for three months after the surgery)-Reversal procedures can be expensive and high risk-Long-term vasectomy complications can include chronic …
… symptoms; and perform a blood test to see if your hormones are at regular levels. When an IUD is in place, ovulation still occurs. Due to this, if your IUD was removed near your time of ovulation, you could be at risk for pregnancy. Sperm can survive inside the vagina for up to five …
… of discomfort occurs.
Spermicide
Some lubricant products contain spermicide such as nonoxynol-9 (N9). This ingredient has shown a high level of cellular toxicity.7 Lubricants containing spermicide should always be used along with other contraception methods, as spermicide is not a sufficient form of contraception.
Semen/Saliva
In some porn or erotic literature, people …
… release an unfertilized egg into the fallopian tubes (a process called ovulation). Once the egg (ovum) reaches the uterus, it may or may not be fertilized by sperm. If the ovum is fertilized (thus becoming a zygote), the egg implants itself inside the uterine wall, the menstrual cycle is interrupted, and pregnancy begins. However, if …
… and the Menstrual Cycle
Once a female begins puberty, the vagina plays a prominent role in creating a healthy, fertile environment for potential sperm. A healthy, fertile environment is essential for conception because sperm need to survive their passage through the vagina in order to fertilize the ovum (or egg) and cause pregnancy. Due …
… of cell overgrowth; an infected person can develop benign warts or even cancer.1 HPV does not cause infertility, though some studies have shown a decrease in sperm motility in HPV-positive people with penises.4
Genital Warts
HPV causes almost all warts on the human body, but different strains of HPV cause warts in …
… ring, or hormonal combination oral contraceptives.4 Note that progesterone-only “mini-pills” and the IUD Progesterone T are not acceptable forms of primary contraception. Acceptable forms of secondary contraception are the male latex condoms with or without spermicides, spermicides alone, the cervical cap with spermicide, the diaphragm with spermicides, or the vaginal sponge.4
Overview
Epididymitis is the bacterial infection and inflammation of the epididymis.1 There is one epididymis for each testicle. The epididymis is a single, narrow, tightly-coiled tube that collects sperm from a testicle and moves it to the vas deferens. After spermatogenesis occurs, sperm are moved to the epididymides and stored there for several …
