Ch 4. Reproductive Health Flashcards
Expand the abbreviation WHO.
World Health Organization
Define reproductive health according to WHO
A total well-being in all aspects of reproduction, i.e., physical, emotional, behavioral and social.
In which year was family planning programme initiated in India?
In the year 1951.
What does RCH stand for
Reproductive and Child Health Care.
Name the current national programme in operation which is related to reproductive health
Reproductive and Child Health Care (RCH) Programme
Define Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is a technique used to detect chromosomal abnormalities and sex of the foetus based on the chromosomal pattern in the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing embryo
Name the foetal sex detennination test
Amniocentesis
Why statutory ban on amniocentesis is needed
It is needed to legally check increasing menace of female foeticides.
Mention one negative application of amniocentesis
It is misused to check foetal sex determination followed by female foeticide based on the chromosomal pattern in the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing embryo.
Expand the abbreviation CDRI, Lucknow
Central Drug Research Institute
Mention two objectives of action plans and programmes for reproductive health.
- Creating awareness among people about various reproduction related aspects
- Providing facilities and support for building up a reproductively healthy society
Mention two means to create awareness among the people about problems regarding reproductive health.
- Introduction of sex education in schools
- Proper information about reproductive organs, adolescence and related changes, safe and hygienic sexual practices, sexually transmitted infections (STI), AIDS, etc.
Mention two strategies to promote reproductive health
- Introduction of sex education in schools.
- Educating people of marriageable age group
What are the benefits of introducing sex education in schools?
- Introduction of sex education in schools. should be encouraged to provide right information to the young so as to discourage children from believing in myths and having misconceptions about sex related aspects.
- Proper information about reproductive organs, adolescence and related changes, safe and hygienic sexual practices, sexually transmitted infections (STI), AIDS, etc., would help people, especially those in the adolescent age group to lead a reproductively healthy life.
List any two indicators that indicate a reproductively healthy society
- Better awareness about sex related matters
- Decrease in maternal mortality rates (MMR)
- Decrease in infant mortality rates (IMR)
- Decrease in social evils like sex abuse and sex related crimes.
What is the statutory marriageable age of males in India?
21 years
What is the statutory marriageable age of females in India
18 Years
What is family planning?
Planning for a small family by adopting scientific methods of birth control.
What are contraceptives
Contraceptives are methods or devices which prevent unwanted pregnancies / prevent conception.
The use of contraceptives has become very essential. Give reason
It is very essential to check population explosion
Name a natural method of contraception
Periodic Abstinence / Calendar method
Mention the principle involved in natural method of contraception
Avoiding chances of ovum and sperm meeting.
What is the advantage of natural method of contraception
Side effects are almost nil.
What is periodic abstinence
It’s a natural method of contraception jn which couples avoid or obstain from coitus from day 10 to 17 of the menstrual cycle when ovulation could be expected
Define withdrawal method of contraception
It’s a natural method of contraception in which the male partner withdraws penis from the vagina just before ejaculation so as to avoid insemination.
Use of condoms not only prevents conception, but also has additional benefits”. Justify with one reason
Its additional benefits of protecting the user from contracting STis (Sexually Transmitted Infections) and AIDS.
Avoiding coitus from 10th day to 17th day of menstrual cycle prevents conception. Why
- Because, chances of fertilization are very high during this period.
What is lactational amenonhea?
. Lactational amenonhea is absence of menstruation after parturition and due to intense lactation and absence of ovulation in this period, chances of fertilization are nil.
How contraceptive barriers prevent conception?
In barrier methods, ovum and sperm are prevented from meeting with the help of barriers.
What are condoms
Condoms are barriers made of thin rubber latex sheath that are used to cover the penis in the male or vagina and cervix in the female during the coitus
Name a popular brand of condom for the male.
‘Nirodh’
How do condoms act as effective contraceptive devices?
Condoms are used to cover the penis in the male or vagina and cervix in the female, just before coitus so that the ejaculated semen would not enter into the female reproductive tract.
What is the additional benefit of condom apart from being a contraceptive device
Protecting the user from contracting STI’s and AIDS.
What are diaphragms
Diaphragms are barriers made of rubber that are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover the cervix during coitus to prevent conception.
What are vaults?
Vaults are barriers made of rubber that are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover the cervix during coitus to prevent conception.
How do diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults act as contraceptive devices?
They prevent conception by blocking the entry of sperms through the cervix.
What are Intra Uterine Devices
Intra Uterine Devices (IUDs) are mechanical devices that are made up of plastic, copper or stainless steel inserted by doctors or expert nurses in the uterus through vagina.
Expand the abbreviation IUDs
Intra Uterine Devices.
Where are IUDs inserted in the body of woman
IUDs are inserted in the uterus through vagina.
, Give an example for non-medicated IUDs
Lippes loop
Give an example for copper releasing IUDs
CuT, Cu7, Multiload 375
Give an example for hormone releasing IUDs
Progestasert and LNG-20
How do copper releasing IUDs prevent conception
IUDs increase phagocytosis of sperms within the uterus and the Copper ions released suppress sperm motility and the feliilizing capacity of sperms.
Name an IUD that would be recommended to promote the cervix hostility to the sperms
Hormone releasing IUD such as progestasert and LNG-20.
What are oral contraceptives
Oral administration of small doses of either progestogens or progestogen-estrogen combinations inhibit ovulation and implantation as well as alter the quality of cervical mucus to prevent/ retard entry of sperms.
What is the hormonal composition of oral contraceptive used by females?
Small doses of either progestogens or progestogen-estrogen combinations.
Name ·once-a-week’ oral contraceptive pill.
“Saheli’
How do hormone releasing IUDs prevent conception
The horomone releasing IUDs, make the uterus unsuitable for implantation and the cervix hostile to the sperms.
What is sterilization method of contraception?
It is a terminal method of contraception in which surgical intervention blocks gamete transport and thereby prevent contraception
How do surgical methods prevent conception
Surgical intervention blocks gamete transport and thereby prevent conception.
Define vasectomy
Vasectomy is the surgical method in male, wherein a small part of the vas deferens is removed or tied up through a small incision on the scrotum to prevent release of sperms.