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1 Still trying to recollect what caused the rapid increase in population of India? Well, the population probably told to Mary-Dear Mary I‘m Ready to grow (DMIR). 2 Too many types of contraceptive methods puzzling you? Remember them easily by the mechanism of…
Artificial Reproductive Technologies (ARTs)These techniques help the childless/infertile couple bear child. Various types of ARTs include: In-vitro fertilization (IVF): Sperms & egg are fertilized in laboratory under simulated conditions, which is followed by embryo transfer into the uterus. Zygote intra-fallopian transfer…
Mechanism of Action of Oral Contraceptive PillsFemales willing to prevent conception are administered with small doses of progesterone or progesterone-estrogen combinations. These pills are consumed daily for 21 days, starting from preferably first five days of menstrual cycle. They act…
Surgical Methods of ContraceptionSurgical contraceptive methods are irreversible methods of contraception and hence known as sterilization techniques. These may be performed on both males and females. These methods involve cutting and tying a part of reproductive ducts that ultimately prevent the…
All Contraceptives Can Provide Protection Against STIs!STIs spread by sexual contact during intercourse from one infected person to the other. They spread through skin to skin contact with infected body fluids like semen, vaginal fluid, blood, etc. So, the best way to prevent STIs is…
A Person Who Has Contracted HIV Will Get AIDS!HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. So HIV is the virus that attacks a person’s immune system making him/her prone to infections. On the other hand, AIDS i.e. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is the medical condition caused…
Intrauterine Devices or IUDs Do More Harm Than Good?IUDs are inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. These are considered to be the one of the safest methods for contraception. The IUDs ensures contraception by destroying the sperms entering the vagina…
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,…
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…