Reproductive health in females and males fact sheet. Through programs like the maternal and child health epidemiology program mchep and the pregnancy risk assessment monitoring system prams, drh has provided other organizations and agencies with the tools to translate data to action to improve health outcomes for women, infants, children, and families. The sexual and reproductive health needs of very young. These stis have a profound impact on the health of adults. Although a man is needed to reproduce, it is the woman who incubates the. In developing countries, about 201 million married women.
Understanding sexual and reproductive health needs of young women living in zika affected regions. Factors that influence male involvement in sexual and reproductive. Women s reproductive health is a public health issue available to download provides a national overview of the current status of reproductive health based on routine and survey data. The world health organization who is building a better future for people everywhere.
Reproductive health is a part of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Women s nutrition and reproductive health kathleen m. In 2014, we conducted four focus group discussions with 21 married and unmarried women of reproductive. The voices of women living in somalia have long been neglected and we undertook this qualitative study to explore women s reproductive health knowledge and experiences. Information on reproductive health problems for women. Endometriosis fact sheet pdf, 169 kb spanish pdf, 169 kb. Reproductive health class 12 pdf download female reproductive system reproductive health. People who experience reproductive health have the right to be informed about and have access to safe, effective, affordable and. The chartbook was developed to provide readers with an easytouse collection of current jurisdiction data on critical issues of relevance to women. Reproductive cancers are cancer that is in the organs related to reproduction. A womans reproductive system external icon is a delicate and complex system in the body. The female reproductive system is one of the most vital parts of the human reproductive process. Infertility is defined as not being able to become pregnant after having regular intercourse sex without birth control after one year or after six months if a woman is 35 years or older. Reproductive rights and sexual and reproductive health in the unfpa strategic plan 20082011.
The importance of sexual and reproductive health and rights to prevent hiv in adolescent girls and young women in eastern and southern africa 3 benefits to agyw of staying in school, and described his collaboration with the ministry of education, arts and culture to strengthen school access and retention for girls in namibia. Poor people, especially women and young people, face huge social and economic barriers to sexual and reproductive health. A sexually mature girl s reproductive system is amazingly complex and can be the source of many questions and much misinformation. Gender, male involvement, reproductive health, kenya. Cancer of the cervix, the lower end of the uterus that extends to the vagina ovarian cancer. Reproductive health national institute of environmental. Sexual and reproductive health reproductive rights and sexual and reproductive health framework united nations population fund may 2008 2. The importance of sexual and reproductive health and. Universal health coverage for sexual and reproductive health evidence brief 21 february 2020.
Cdc has recently developed the usmec, which provide evidencebased recommendations for the safety of contraceptive use among women with medical conditions and other characteristics. Lecture notes on reproductive health carter center. Towards achieving the 2030 agenda for sustainable development in europe leaving no one behind. The journal includes sections dedicated to adolescent health, female fertility and midwifery and all articles are open access.
However, men also demand specific reproductive health needs and have particular responsibilities in terms of women s reproductive health because of their decisionmaking powers in some reproductive health matters. It implies that people are able to have a satisfying and safe sex life, the capability to reproduce, and the freedom to decide if, when, and how often to do so. Reproductive health is a universal concern, but is of special importance for women particularly during the reproductive years. The sexual and reproductive health of younger adolescents. The reproductive health status of women, especially in the developing world including india, requires urgent attention. What are sexual and reproductive health and rights. Acknowledgements adolescent sexual and reproductive health toolkit for humanitarian settings has been a joint effort by save the children and unfpa, led by brad kerner save the children, cecile mazzacurati unfpa and jennifer kim unfpa. The definition of srh agreed in cairo moved beyond this to a more comprehensive. According to the united nations population fund unfpa, unmet needs for sexual and reproductive health deprive women of the right to make crucial choices about their own bodies and futures, affecting family welfare. Introduction to reproductive health and environment.
A report of findings, recommendations, and next steps pdf icon pdf 760kb drh conducted a process evaluation in 2009 to examine if the toolkit provides necessary and useful tools to guide program staff in collecting reproductive health data. Guidelines for the management of pregnant and breastfeeding women in the context of. Management of reproductive health in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases lisa r. This presentation will introduce you to the basics of female reproductive health disorders and the potential role that the environment may play in the development of these disorders. Fertility means being able to become pregnant conceive, and it involves many steps, which must work just right for a woman to become pregnant. The women s health and mortality chartbook is a statistical resource on women s health in each of the states, the district of columbia, guam, puerto rico and the u. Through va health care, enrolled veterans have access to many different types of fertility treatments, procedures and services including infertility counseling, laboratory blood testing, genetic counseling, sperm testing, ultrasounds, surgery, reversal of a vasectomy or. Teens have legal rights to confidential reproductive health care without needing permission from.
Definition and introduction reproductive health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in all matters related to the reproductive system and to its functions and process. Access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights is a basic human right. In 2016, the world health organization declared a public health emergency of international concern due to zikas association with. However, the global status of women s and girls sexual and reproductive health and rights is disturbing.
A teen guide to sexual and reproductive health care planned. Prior to this, reproductive health programming had emerged from concern about population control and focused on family planning, fertility control and safe motherhood only. Reproductive health has a particular interest on the impact changes in reproductive health have globally, and therefore encourages submissions from researchers based in low and middleincome countries. These organs produce and release hormones, as do other hormoneproducing glands in the body such as the pituitary gland in the. The reproductive years are usually thought of as the years spanning from menarche, with onset. Wanda barfield discusses the usmec in this cdc expert video commentary series on medscape. Making a difference a dolescence brings growth, change, opportunity, and, all too frequently, risks to reproductive health.
Health lays the foundation for vibrant and productive communities, stronger economies, safer nations and a better world. Print and download 1page patient fact sheets in english or spanish on topics such as endometriosis, hysterectomy, menopause, the menstrual cycle, polycystic ovary syndrome pcos, and vaginal yeast infections. Rasmussen, scd professor division of nutritional sciences cornell university october 4, 2011 the story of lila from. Sexual and reproductive health pan american health organization. Taking care of yourself and making healthy choices can help protect you and your loved ones. The need for improved health and social services aimed at adolescents, including reproductive health services, is being increasingly recognized throughout the world. A total view of human reproductive health is basic to personal wellbeing as well as tointerpersonal relationships. Cancer in the ovaries, the two organs that make female hormones and produce a womans eggs. Exploring somali womens reproductive health knowledge and. Ovaries in females and testicles in males are reproductive organs, or gonads, that maintain health of their respective systems. Good sexual and reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing in all matters relating to the reproductive system. Grades 9 to 12 human body series female reproductive. Genderbased violence and womens reproductive health.
A process evaluation of the reproductive health assessment rha toolkitfor conflictaffected women. Reproductive health part 1 introduction to reproductive. Reproductive health of women has recently become focus of attention due to its implications for women s own health, health of their children, family members, socioeconomic development of society and population programmes. Illustrative questionnaire for interviewsurveys with. Reproductive health 5policies 2017 services on the basis of at least one of these grounds, followed by asia 25 per cent and europe 19 per cent.
Each of these processes affects the sexual and reproductive health of young male and female adolescents in positive or negative ways and their capacity to make safe, informed and voluntary. Background in south sudan, women disproportionately bear the burden of morbidity and mortality related to sexual and reproductive health, with a maternal mortality ratio of 789 deaths per 100,000. Pdf gender relations and womens reproductive health in. This lecture note lecture note in reproductive health for health science students is prepared. Ware branch,8 jill buyon,9 lisa christopherstine,10. These systems are made of reproductive organs, including the ovaries in females and the testicles in males. These systems are made of organs and hormoneproducing glands, including the pituitary gland in the brain. To maintain ones sexual and reproductive health, people need access to accurate.
Action plan for sexual and reproductive health whoeurope. Despite the call for universal access to reproductive health at the 4th international conference on. These activities will help students understand the anatomy and function of the female reproductive organs. Cdcs division of reproductive health division director, dr. Sexual and reproductive health world health organization. Reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing in all matters relating to the reproductive systems functions and processes. Our work touches lives around the world every day often in invisible ways. Reproductive health refers to the condition of female and male reproductive systems during all life stages. It is important to take steps to protect it from infections and injury, and prevent problemsincluding some longterm health problems. A rationale for implementing the strategic plan in reproductive rights and. Reproductive health refers to the condition of male and female reproductive systems during all life stages.