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Reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters related to the reproductive system.

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Reproductive health is important for a healthy society or population. Some concerns about reproductive health include:

Bacterial infections such as gonorrhoea and syphilis, and viral infections

such as warts and HIV-AIDS are STDs.

Most of the diseases can be treated if diagnosed at early stage.

Otherwise, they can be life threatening.

Unwanted pregnancy.

Social stigma that is associated with both.

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Contraceptive Methods: Birth control, also known as contraception and fertility control, is a method or device used to prevent pregnancy

Condoms on the penis or similar coverings worn in the vagina can act as barrier between sperm

and ovum- Prevents STD and pregnancy.

Contraceptive pills – Combination of estrogen and progesterone. Steroidal in nature and has side effects.

Contraceptive devices such as Intra-Uterine Devices (IUDs) copper-T are placed in the uterus to

prevent pregnancy- reduces sperm motility and

promotes phagocytosis.

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If the vas deferens in the male is blocked, sperm transfer will be prevented. If the fallopian tube in the female is blocked, the egg willnot be able to reach the uterus. In

both cases fertilization will not take place.

Surgical methods can be used to create such blocks.

Vasectomy- Male, Tubectomy- Female

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For a healthy society, the female-male sex ratio must be maintained.

Amniocentesis-Prenatal sex

determination has been prohibited

by the Indian law.