Reproductive health covers in all those aspects of general health which help a person to lead a normal, safe and satisfying reproductive life.
Reproductive health covers in all those aspects of general health which help a person to lead a normal, safe and satisfying reproductive life. But the overall burden of reproductive ill health is very high and many women die every year due to the complications of pregnancy and child birth. Most maternal deaths occur due to haemorrhage, septic, obstructed labour and unsafe abortions. Male participation in the family welfare programme is very poor and acceptance of vasectomy is particularly low. Research related to reproductive health encompasses safe motherhood, prevention and management of complication of abortions, reproductive tract infection and sexually transmitted diseases.
(i) What is STD ? Name two STDs which can be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy.
(ii) Reproductive health is of prior importance to reduce maternal mortality. Suggest some measures which can save mother from unnecessary pregnancy and from STDs.
1 Answers
(i) STDs are sexually transmitted diseases.
Two STDs are - AIDS, Gonorrhea.
(ii) Some measures to prevent pregnancy :
(a) Use of intrauterine contraceptive devices.
(b) Use of oral pills.
(c) Use of cervical caps.
(d) Surgical method'Iubectomy
(e) Use of vaginal pills.
(f) Use of condoms