TTO

Viral Infection: Caused by the Human Papiloma Virus which has over 100 strains some 30% of which are passed on through sexual contact.

FALSE - If you would not like to carry a pregnancy to full term, please seek medical advise for a review of all your options. DO NOT attempt to self administer any medication or other remedies to terminate an unwanted pregnancy.

FALSE - An individual's attitudes and behaviour are not determined by contraceptives. Promiscuity is a matter of values. Contraceptives prevent pregnancy. Sexually active individuals should keep in mind that having multiple sexual partners increases their risk of contracting STDs/STIs.

FALSE -Sperm move fairly fast. Sometimes even if the woman washes immediately, the sperm may have already entered the cervix and can cause pregnancy.

FALSE - Each time you have sex and experience an erection, you release semen that contains sperms. The condom prevents entry of sperm into the vagina which acts as a barrier to prevent pregnancy. This means each time you have sex you should use a condom to prevent the fertilization of eggs by active sperm, which can result in pregnancy.

Many Herbal substances or bush medicine have not been tested, so there affects are not generally known. As such, they should not be used to prevent or terminate a pregnancy

FALSE - Sperm have the power to swim upstream in the female reproductive system and if they meet with the egg, pregnancy can occur.

FALSE - Any girl can get pregnant even if it is the first time, if both partners are fertile and neither of them is using contraception.

FALSE - The fertile period of a female depends on the length of her menstrual cycle.

Your menstrual cycle lasts between the first day of one period and the first day of the next one. The cycle varies from one person to another. For some it can be as short as 21 days and for others as long as 35 days. The average cycle is 28 days.