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Will Tubectomy Stop Normal Monthly Cycle of Menstruation?Tubectomy or tubal ligation is the process of cutting and removing and/or tying a part of the fallopian tube. This is usually an irreversible contraceptive method and hence correctly called the female sterilization. Since…
1 Mechanism of Action of Artificial ContraceptivesThere are various types of contraceptive options available. These can be classified based on the various criteria. One such way of categorizing is by the mechanism of their action: BLOCK: Block the meeting of sperms with…
1 Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Programme 2 Children Policy – Hum Do Hamare Do 3 National Rural Health Mission (Encouraging Nuclear Family) 4 Male Condom 5 Female Condom 6 Diaphragm 7 Non-medicated IUDs – Lippes Loop 8 IUDs –…
Infertility Inability to produce children is known as infertility. Reasons for infertility may be: Physical Congenital Psychological Hormonal Diseases and drugs Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) make it possible for childless couples to bear children. These are of the following…
Methods of Contraception 1. Natural Methods Periodic Abstinence – Refraining from intercourse during day 10 to day 17 of the menstrual cycle. Coitus Interruptus – Retraction of penis before ejaculation to prevent insemination Lactational Amenorrhoea – Usually till 6 months after the delivery…
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) It refers to voluntary termination of unwanted pregnancy. It may be done in cases where the pregnancy poses risk to the mother or child. It was legalized in 1971. Rules and regulations are strict to…
Reproductive Health Problems, Strategies and Population Explosion Reproductive Health It refers to the physical, social and mental well being of a person and his/her reproductive organs. Problems and Strategies RCH – Reproductive and Child Healthcare programme. To control the increasing population, family planning…
1 Reproductive Health Problems, Strategies and Population Explosion Reproductive Health It refers to the physical, social and mental well being of a person and his/her reproductive organs. Problems and Strategies RCH – Reproductive and Child Healthcare programme. To control the increasing population,…
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Problems of reproductive health in India 1. Over population2. Early marriage3. Health of mothers4. Deformities5. Maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR)6. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)7. Career Population explosion 1. Population explosion refers to the rapid and dramatic…
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Pathway of SpermsA quick mnemonic for memorizing the pathway of the sperm is SEVEn UP (Seminiferous tubule, Epididymis, Vas deferens, Ejaculatory duct, nothing, Urethra, Penis). Check out this video for the details. (2) Easy Trick To Learn Sperm Pathway | Male Reproductive…
Hormonal Regulation of the Male Reproductive System At the onset of puberty in males, the hypothalamus begins secreting high pulses of GnRH or gonadotropin-releasing hormone. In response, the pituitary gland releases follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) into the male system. Take a look at the…
Placenta Our body has many organs, like the heart, lungs and stomach. These organs are present in our body from the time of our birth and work incessantly to keep us alive and healthy. But, did you know that when…
Pregnancy Pregnancy also known as ‘gestation‘ is the time during which one or more offspring develops inside the female. Pregnancy can occur due to sexual intercourse or by assisted reproductive technology. It usually lasts around 40 weeks from the last menstrual…
Spermatogenesis Spermatogenesis occurs in the testes of males, and involves cell division by both mitosis and meiosis. Germinal epithelium cells divide by mitosis to produce diploid 1st degree spermatocytes which themselves divide by the first division of meiosis into haploid 2nd degree spermatocytes. These spermatocytes divide by meiosis…
Parturition The process of delivery of the foetus is called parturition. It is induced by a complex neuroendocrine mechanism. The signals of parturition originate from the fully developed foetus and the placenta. These signals induce mild uterine contractions; called foetal ejection reflex.…
Difference in between Identical twins and fraternal twins Fraternal twins Same Same but Different Pregnancy start when a sperm fertilises an egg. This fertilised egg is called a zygote. Usually one egg is released from a ovary but sometimes a woman’s…
Fraternal twins or dizygotic twins Same Same but Different Pregnancy start when a sperm fertilises an egg. This fertilised egg is called a zygote. Usually one egg is released from a ovary but sometimes a woman’s ovary might release two eggs.…
Identical Twins Identical Twins Sometimes a fertilized egg splits within a few days of conception to produce genetically identical twins. Because these twins come from one zygote, they are also known as monozygotic. Identical twins are of the same sex. Identical twins can…