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Abstinence

the practice of refraining from a specific action or substance

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Amniotic sac

  1. the fluid-filled sac that contains and protects a fetus in the uterus.
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Blastocysts

a hollow ball of cells that must implant into the uterine wall for a pregnancy to continue

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Chromosomes

thread-like structures in the nucleus of a cell that carry an organism's genetic information, packaged in a single molecule of DNA and associated proteins

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Consent

Consent is the voluntary, knowing, and clear permission or agreement for something to happen or for an action to be taken

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Contraceptive

any medication, device, or method used to deliberately prevent pregnancy

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Dating Violence

Viloenc when dating

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Estrogen

Estrogen is a group of hormones that are crucial for sexual and reproductive development, primarily in women. While often considered a "female" hormone, estrogen is also present in men in smaller amounts and affects numerous body systems in everyone, including the heart, bones, brain, and skin.

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Fertilization

Fertilization is the process where a male sperm cell and a female egg cell (ovum) unite to form a single cell called a zygote

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Fetus

A fetus is the stage of human development of an unborn offspring from the end of the embryonic period until birth

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Harassment

Harassment is a pattern of unwanted, offensive, or intimidating behavior or conduct that causes distress, fear, or discomfort to another person

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Healthy Relationships

Healthy relationships, whether romantic, familial, or platonic, are built on fundamental principles that ensure mutual well-being and growth

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Menstruation

Menstruation, commonly referred to as a "period," is the monthly shedding of the uterine lining (endometrium) through the vagina

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Ovaries

The ovaries are a pair of small, oval-shaped organs that are the primary female reproductive glands, located on either side of the uterus in the pelvic cavity

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Puberty

Puberty is the natural process of physical maturation during which a child's body develops into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction

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Semen

Semen, also known as seminal fluid or ejaculate, is a complex, thick, whitish-gray bodily fluid released from the penis during ejaculation, typically after orgasm

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Sexual abuse

Sexual abuse refers to any action that pressures or coerces someone into unwanted sexual contact or behavior without their voluntary, clear, and informed consent. It is a serious form of violence and abuse that violates an individual's bodily autonomy and can involve physical force, threats, manipulation, or taking advantage of someone who is incapacitated or unable to give consent.

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Sexually Transmitted Disease or Infection

A sexually transmitted infection (STI) or sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an infection passed from person to person through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, or oral sex.

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Sperm

Sperm (or spermatozoa) are the microscopic male reproductive cells, or gametes, responsible for carrying half of the genetic information (23 chromosomes) required for sexual reproduction

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Testosterone

belonging to a class of hormones called androgens. It is essential for human development and function, influencing everything from reproductive health and muscle mass to mood and cognitive abilities.

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Zygote

A zygote is the initial, single cell formed when a male sperm cell successfully fertilizes a female egg cell (ovum). This critical first stage of human development contains all of the genetic information necessary to grow into a complete organism and is considered the beginning of the germinal stage of pregnancy.