Reproductive Health Flashcards
(42 cards)
What is reproductive health according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?
A total well-being in all aspects of reproduction: physical, emotional, behavioral, and social.
Why is reproductive health significant for a society?
It ensures a healthy society with people having proper awareness, access to contraceptives, and the ability to raise a healthy family.
Name any two programmes initiated by the Government of India to promote reproductive health.
Family Planning and Reproductive and Child Health Care (RCH) programmes.
What are the main aims of the RCH programmes?
To create awareness about reproduction-related aspects and provide facilities to build a reproductively healthy society.
How has school education contributed to reproductive health?
Sex education in schools removes myths and misconceptions about sex-related issues.
What is meant by population explosion?
A rapid increase in human population due to a decline in death rate and increased longevity.
What has caused the decline in death rate in India?
Better medical facilities, increased food production, and awareness of hygiene.
What is the impact of population explosion?
It exerts pressure on food, housing, clothing, education, and employment.
How can population growth be controlled?
Through awareness, proper family planning, and the use of contraceptives.
What are contraceptives?
Methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy.
Name the main types of contraceptive methods.
Natural, Barrier, Intrauterine Devices (IUDs), Oral contraceptives, Injectables and implants, Surgical methods.
What are natural methods of contraception?
Methods based on avoiding chances of sperm and ovum meeting, such as periodic abstinence, coitus interruptus, and lactational amenorrhea.
What are barrier methods?
Use of barriers to prevent sperm from reaching the ovum, e.g., condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, vaults.
What are IUDs?
Devices inserted into the uterus to prevent implantation or fertilization, e.g., Copper-T, Multiload 375, and LNG-20.
How do copper-releasing IUDs prevent pregnancy?
They suppress sperm motility and fertilizing capacity of sperm.
How do hormone-releasing IUDs work?
They make the uterus unsuitable for implantation and the cervix hostile to sperm.
What are oral contraceptives and how do they function?
Pills containing hormones like progestogen and estrogen which inhibit ovulation and fertilization.
What is the benefit of Saheli over other oral pills?
It is a non-steroidal pill with few side effects and high contraceptive value.
What are surgical methods of contraception?
Methods involving surgery to block gamete transport, including vasectomy in males and tubectomy in females.
What is vasectomy?
Surgical removal or tying of a small part of the vas deferens in males.
What is tubectomy?
Surgical removal or tying of a part of the fallopian tube in females.
What are the characteristics of an ideal contraceptive?
User-friendly, effective, with no or few side effects, reversible.
Why are contraceptive methods not recommended for adolescents?
Due to possible side effects and their incomplete physical and mental development.
What are some indicators of improved reproductive health in India?
Increased awareness, better maternal care, more small families, and lower MMR/IMR rates.
