GlossaryThere are some words we use a lot in the Web site. Here’s what we mean by: Child: Children nine and under. Ectopic: Pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus. Infertility: Infertility in females means they can not conceive a child naturally. Infertility in males means they can not get a female pregnant naturally. Parent: We use parent to mean any adult raising a child. This includes married parents, single parents, grandparents, guardians, and foster parents Pre-teen: Youth ages 10 to 12. Sex: A term that includes vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Specific risks for these different types of sex may vary. It is important to talk with a health care provider for more information. Sexual Activity: A term that refers to physical sexual contact between individuals that involved the genitalia of at least one person. Teen: Teens ages 13 to 19. Last revised: May 28, 2008 |