Reproductive Health
Meghalaya Board · Class 12 · Biology
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What to Focus On
- India was the first country to initiate national family planning programmes in 1951.
- RCH (Reproductive and Child Health Care) programmes are the current comprehensive health programmes.
- Sex education helps dispel myths and provide accurate information to adolescents.
- India's population crossed 1.2 billion in May 2011; the growth rate was less than 2% (20/1000/year) as per 2011 census.
- Natural methods include periodic abstinence, withdrawal, and lactational amenorrhea (effective up to 6 months post-parturition).
- Condoms ('Nirodh') protect against both conception and STIs/AIDS.
- MTP = Intentional termination of pregnancy before full term; also called induced abortion.
- India legalised MTP in 1971; MTP Amendment Act, 2017 further regulates it.
- Up to 12 weeks: one doctor's opinion required; 12–24 weeks: two doctors' opinions required.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Amniocentesis is primarily used for sex determination of the foetus
The lactational amenorrhea method is effective for the entire duration of breastfeeding
MTP (Medical Termination of Pregnancy) is legal at any stage of pregnancy in India
Memory Tips
Definition of Reproductive Health (WHO) - physical, emotional, behavioural, social well-being
India was the FIRST country to initiate national action plans for reproductive health (1951 - Family Planning)
RCH - Reproductive and Child Health Care programme
Amniocentesis - analysis of foetal cells from amniotic fluid to detect genetic disorders
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