The diaphragm is a barrier method of contraception that is placed inside the vagina to cover the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus (womb). The diaphragm prevents sperm from getting into the uterus. It should be inserted before intercourse occurs and left in place for a minimum of 6 hours after intercourse. It takes 6 hours for sperm to die in the acid environment of the vagina.
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Vasectomy is the name for male sterilisation and is a permanent method of contraception. It involves a simple surgical procedure which closes off the sperm carrying tubes and stops the sperm traveling out of the testes into the semen that is ejaculated from the penis. If there are no sperm in the semen then pregnancy cannot occur. |
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Trichomonas is an infection of the vaginal tract and male urethra, and is relatively uncommon in the average Australian population these days, but it remains a very common and important infection worldwide, and amongst indigenous women in Australia. It is caused by a parasite called “trichomonas vaginalis”. Which lives in warm moist environments such as the vagina and intestines. |
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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria. It is not common in Australia. It can cause serious health problems if it is not treated. |
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- STIs are infections which are passed from one person to another during sexual contact
- STIs can infect many areas of the body, not just the genitals
- STIs are caused by microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses or parasites
- STIs do not always cause signs or symptoms
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