3. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Reproductive health encompasses total well-being across physical, emotional, behavioral, and social dimensions, emphasizing the importance of educating society about reproductive functions and health. Significant strides have been made in India since the initiation of national programs aimed at improving reproductive and child health, which have successfully reduced maternal and infant mortality rates. Additionally, a variety of contraceptive methods and assisted reproductive technologies, such as IVF, have been introduced to address challenges including population growth and infertility.
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What we have learnt
- Reproductive health indicates physical, emotional, behavioral, and social well-being.
- India initiated national action plans for reproductive health as a social goal.
- Effective contraceptive methods are essential for family planning and managing population growth.
Key Concepts
- -- Reproductive Health
- A total well-being in all aspects of reproduction, including physical, emotional, behavioral, and social aspects.
- -- Contraceptive Methods
- Various techniques and strategies used to prevent unwanted pregnancies, including natural, barrier, hormonal methods, and surgical options.
- -- Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)
- Legal termination of pregnancy under specified conditions, aimed at dealing with unwanted pregnancies.
- -- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Diseases that are primarily transmitted through sexual contact, emphasizing the importance of prevention and early treatment.
- -- Infertility
- The inability of a couple to conceive after two years of unprotected sexual intercourse, which can arise from various physical or psychological factors.
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