ALCOHOL AND S.T.I EFFECTS

FEMALE ALCOHOL EFFECTS

• Reduce the chance of concieving
• Imbalances hormonal system
• Causes irregular menstruation
• Can prevent ovulation
• Causes early menopause

ALCOHOL EFFECTS ON MALES

• Erectile dysfunction
• Damage quality of sperm
• Prevents liver from metabolizing vitamin A
• Vitamin A is needed for sperm developement

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HOW STI/ALCOHOL EFFECTS BE PREV.

• Limit your alcohol comsumption
• Wear protection
• Be abstinent
• AA meetings

SPERM AND OVULATION EFFECTS FROM ALCOHOL

• Results in testosterone defic.
• Shrinks testicles=sterility
• Women may stop having per.
• Lowers ovarian weight
• Lowers chance of conception

EFFECTS ON HORMONES FROM ALCOHOL

• Lowers testosterone levels in men
• Increases estrogen leves in women

SPERM AND OVULATION EFFECTED BY S.T.I

• Sperm is not damaged but contaminated
• Impedes the chances of a woman being pregnant
• Women are more at risk of being fertile

HORMONES AND HIV

• HIV causes hormonal imbalance
• Weight loss
• Menstrual irregularities
• Vaginal changes
• Fatigue

REFERENCES

• Thebody.com
• Www.niaaa.nih.gov
• Www.drinkaware.co.uk