PAGE 8B MONDAY,OCTOBER 17.2011 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Team shows its 'wobble' skills for crowd at Late Night KATHLEEN GIER kgier@kansan.com Senior forward Aishah Sutherland stole the ball and popped up a buzzer beater in her final appearance at Late Night in the Phog. This capped off a performance that included a block on junior forward Carolyn Davis and a rare three-point basket for Sutherland, a 6-foot-2 forward. "I came out here to have fun to have fun with my teammates and we all had fun," Sutherland said. "We got to show our talents so that people out here who don't come to our games can come to our games." Coach Bonnie Henrickson said she is expecting a lot from the senior forward this season. "That is from a kid that I really think could be an x-factor." Henrickson said. Sutherland led the blue team to a 19-17 victory with five points, five rebounds and one block. "You come out with more energy. You come out ready to play." Sutherland said. "People are there to watch you and you want to give them a show." Henrickson said the speed, athleticism and talent would be the main draws for fans. "We have players that are fun to watch." Henrickson said. Vo Davis led the white team with a game-high seven points, shooting 3-of-4 from the free throw line and 2-of-5 from the field. Each player on the roster saw time on the scrimmage during the 12-minute drill. Freshmen Donielle Breaux, a guard, and Chelsea Gardner, a forward, each turned in four points in their first appearances in Allen Fieldhouse. In the skit portion of the night, the players and coaches competed with different dances. Henrickson started the event lip-synching "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Kahn. The two assistant coaches followed with a video skit and the players performed a skit after. They combined forces to show off the team's signature move: the wobble. Henrickson said the team did "the wobble" through Italy on its international tour. She said it was a success because she did not fall over. The Jayhawks return seven players including four starters for the upcoming season. The team will host Fort Hays State on Oct. 31 in its first exhibition game. Edited by Josh Kantor THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN PAGE 14 MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011 NOMEN'S HEALTH Taking fear out of gynecological exams KATE CHAUVIN editor@kansan.com CHRIS BRONS KAN' The mascot Sporting KC, bles down the during a ma scrimage at day's Late Night the Phog celeiions. The g was in honor Baby Jay's birthday. October is the time of year to embrace scary things such as ghosts, haunted houses and horror movies. So, if you're a woman, now's the time to tackle another supposedly scary processes: pap smears. Women's annual exams are a healthy part of getting older, but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with for the first time. Fortunately, Carolyn DeSalvo, physician and director of the women's health clinic at Watkins Student Health Center has answers to the questions that many young women may have before their first exams. Q: What should women expect? a: The first thing the doctor will do is ask about personal health history, family history and any possible concerns or questions. Next comes the physical examination. The doctor will check the thyroid gland, do breast and abdominal exams and often a pelvic exam with a pap smear. DeSalvo encourages patients to ask questions during this process so they know what is going on. Q: Pelvic exam — what happens? A. Desalvo said that, during the pelvic exam, the doctor will manually feel the uterus and ovaries to check for cysts or abnormalities. Next, she will insert a speculum, about the size of a tampon, into the vagina. This will allow her to see the cervix. If a pap smear is needed — and it isn't always — a sample will be taken from the cervix with a swab and sent off to the lab. The entire pelvic exam, from start to finish, usually takes about a minute. Q: Does it hurt? **A:** To put it simply; no. "It's just awkward," DeSalvo said. First timers are usually nervous, but DeSalvo said if it's too intimidating, patients can always schedule another appointment to have the exam done at another time. Q: Who should get an annual exam? A. DeSalvo recommends that women begin their annual exams when they become sexually active, are taking birth control or by the time they're 21. Q. Why is it important? What are doctors looking for? A: These examinations screen for sexually transmitted illnesses, ovarian cysts, endometriosis and abnormalities in the breasts, thyroid, or abdomen. It is recommended that sexually active women be tested for chlamydia each year, as it is common and there are often no symptoms accompanying it. An annual physical is also a great resource of information on women's health or sex issues. "It's a safe place to come and ask questions — questions you may not want to ask your mother," DeSalvo said. DeSalvo also emphasized that meetings with doctors are confidential. Q. What sorts of resources are available at Watkins? A. Watkins has a women's health services department, where doctors and nurses are always willing to help and answer any questions. They can provide prescriptions for contraceptives, information on reproductive health, and vaccinations including the one against HPV, which is now recommended for both women and men. Full-time students' health fees pay for visits to Watkins. Additional fees are only needed for lab work, including the work done for pap smears. Edited by Adam Strunk CONTRACEPTIVE CHOICES —Graphic by Breanna Brown Information compiled from American College Health Association brochure "Congraceception. Choosing a Method."
MethodWhat is it?How does it work?The GoodThe BadEffective against...Cost?
pregnancy?STIs?
The PillDaily women's pill. Either estrogen and progesterone or progestin.Creates thick mucus in the cervix and a thin tissue in the uterus to interfere with sperm motility and implantation of a fertilized egg.Easy to use.Doesn't interrupt intercourse.Potentially lighter periods.May suppress menstrual cramping.Decreases risk of certain health ailments.Requires prescription.Must be taken daily.ExcellentNoneLow to Moderate
Hormonal InjectionShot of progesterone hormones taken every three months (for women).Creates thick mucus in the cervix and thin tissue in uterus to interfere with sperm motility and implantation of a fertilized egg.Lighter to nonexistant periods after some use.Only four clinic visits per year.Does not interrupt intercourse.Irregular bleeding common during first six months.Weight gain, depression, bone density may occur.Prescription required.Return to fertility may be delayed after stopping.ExcellentNoneLow to Moderate
The PatchHormonal patch for women worn on skin applied every week for three weeks, followed by a seven-day break.Suppresses ovulation.Creates thick mucus in the cervix and thin tissue in uterus to interfere with sperm motility and implantation of a fertilized egg.Easy to use.Doesn't interrupt intercourse.Potentially lighter periods.May suppress menstrual cramping.Decreases risk of certain health ailments.Weekly application.Possible minor side effects, particularly during first few months of use.Increased risk of blood clots.ExcellentNoneLow to Moderate
Intravaginal RingHormonal ring placed in vagina for 21 days, followed by seven-day break.Suppresses ovulation.Creates thick mucus in the cervix and thin tissue in uterus to interfere with sperm motility and implantation of a fertilized egg.Easy to use.Doesn't interrupt intercourse.Potentially lighter periods.May suppress menstrual cramping.Decreases risk of certain health ailments.Only inserted/removed once a month.Possible minor side effects, particularly during first few months of use.Increased risk of blood clots.Prescription required.ExcellentNoneLow to Moderate
Intrauterine DeviceSmall device inserted in uterus by doctor.Impairs sperm function and prevents fertilization and implantation of egg.Always in place.Does not interrupt intercourse.Easily reversible.Typically decreased menstrual bleeding and cramps.Possible irregular bleeding.Slight risk of infection.Risk of miscarriage if pregnancy occurs.ExcellentNoneInitially high,but becomes relatively cheaper than other options over time.
Male CondomProtective covering that fits over penis.Keeps semen from entering the vaginaAccessible and inexpensive.No prescription required.Help to prevent STI transmission.Reduced sensitivity.Intruption of intercourse.Requires male involvement.Possible breakage.GoodGood for fluid-transmitted,fair for skin-transmitted.Low
Female CondomPolyurethane sheath that lines entire vagina.Keeps semen from reaching egg.Over the counter,no prescription required.Latex free.Bulky and difficult to insert.Not as readily available as male condoms.Less protection than male condoms.FairGood for fluid-transmitted,fair for skin-transmitted.Moderate
AbstinenceAbstaining from sex.Greatest likelihood of preventing pregnancy and STI transmission.Removes one method of nonverbal communication from relationship Only total abstinence totally effective.PerfectPerfectNone
Coach Bill Self declared Victor Ortiz the winner of the boxing match Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. MIKE GUNNOE/KANSAN ABOVE MORE PHOGGY PHOTOS ONLINE Go to www.kansan.com to see more photos of the boxing, dancing and. of course, basketball from Late Night in the Phog. Junior forward Thomas Robinson shows his moves Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. CHRIS BRONSON/ KANSAN LEFT 4 Sophomore guard Keena Mays takes a shot Friday evening at the annual Late Night in the Phog scrimmage at Allen Fieldhouse. Mays had two points in the scrimmage. KU opens its season against Emporia State on Oct. 31.