BY Team Aakash Byjus

NCERT: Class 12 Biology

How to Improve Reproductive Health in Society?

Reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social comfort regarding reproduction.

Reproductive Health:

It also means being infection and disease free in all matters about the reproductive system.

– It provides complete     knowledge about early     pregnancy. – It helps to understand     the causes of infertility.

Reproductive Health Importance:

– It gives an idea about      birth control methods. – It helps to prevent       sexually transmitted      diseases.

It provides the knowledge about pregnancy, delivery and post-childbirth care of the baby and mother.

The knowledge of reproductive health protects both mother and child from infectious diseases.

- Providing equal     opportunities to both girl     child and boy child. - Introduction of sex     education in schools.

The following measures can improve reproductive health in society:

- Creating awareness     about contraception. - Increased medical     assistance.

- Discouraging myths     and misconceptions. - Creating awareness     about sexually     transmitted diseases.

– Maintain cleanliness. – Take a bath twice a     day.

Suggestions to improve individual reproductive health:

- Wear cotton     underwear. - Make genital washing     a part of your daily     routine.

– Use a wash with      natural ingredients. – Wear comfortable      clothing.