SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DESEASE AND PLANNED HOMEBIRTH

1. Sexually Transmitted Disease &
Planned Homebirth: a current
Controversy in Human
Reproduction

2. Learning objectives :
At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to:
To know what are the different sexually
transmitted diseases.
To identify the causes and effect of
sexually transmitted diseases, and so the
planned homebirth.
To let the learners, apply what they’ve
learned about sexually transmitted
diseases, and so planned homebirth.

3. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- are infections spread from person to person
during sex (vaginal, oral , or anal) or close sexual
contact. STDs are also called sexually transmitted
infections or STIs. The only way to completely
avoid STDs is to not have sex or close sexual
contact. STIs are caused by bacteria, viruses, or
parasites.

4. 10 sexually transmitted diseases:
1. Bacterial Vaginosis
BV is a common, treatable, vaginal condition which
can increase your chance of getting an STD.

5. 10 sexually transmitted diseases:
2. Chlamydia
Is a common, but treatable STD. If left untreated,
chlamydia can make it difficult for a woman to get
pregnant.

6. 10 sexually transmitted diseases:
3. Gonorrhea
Is a common STD that can be treated with the right
medication. If left untreated, Gonorrhea can cause
very serious health problems.

7. 4. Hepatitis
Viral hepatitis is the leading cause o liver cancer and
the most common reason for liver transplant.

8. 5. Herpes
Is a common STD, but most people with the infection do not know
they have it. While there is no cure, there are medicines available
that can prevent or shorten outbreaks. These medicines also can
make it less likely to pass the infection on.

9. 6. HIV/AIDS
People who have STDs are more likely to get HIV,
when compared to people who do not have STDs.

10. 7. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Infection
HPV is the most common STI in the United States, bur most
people with the infection have no symptoms. HPV can cause
health effects that are preventable with vaccines.

11. 8. Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen)
Is an STD that can be treated with antibiotics. People receiving
treatment for Mgen should take all the medication as
prescribed.

12. 9. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
PID can lead to serious consequences including
infertility.

13. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- are infections spread from person to person
during sex (vaginal, oral , or anal) or close sexual
contact. STDs are also called sexually transmitted
infections or STIs. The only way to completely
avoid STDs is to not have sex or close sexual
contact. STIs are caused by bacteria, viruses, or
parasites.
Planned Homebirth
- the act of giving birth to a child in one’s own
home. But, researcher suggests that planned
home births are associated with a higher risk of
an infant death, seizures and nervous system
disorders than planned hospital births.

14. • The Philippine has had a “no home birth” policy
since 2018 . Aimed to reduce high maternal
mortality rates. But with movement restrictions
owing to the pandemic and the consequential
lockdowns are home births unavoidable?
• The rate of infant mortality from home birth is 1-2
out of 1,000, which is at least twice as high as
hospital births . Greater risk of neurological
damage and seizures during birth.

15. • Among women who originally intend to give birth in a
hospital or those who make no provisions for professional
care during child birth, home births are associated with
high rates of perinatal and neonatal mortality. The relative
risk versus benefit of a planned home birth, however,
remains the subject of debate.
• The available evidence suggests that planned home birth
is safe for women who are at low risk of complications and
are cared for by appropriately qualified and licensed
midwives with access to timely transfer to hospital if
required.

17. What do you think is the importance or the
essence of knowing the different sexually
transmitted diseases? And what are the
things that we need to do or to consider in
order for us to avoid these harmful
diseases?