Discover the Essentials of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)

Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) explores an individual's reproductive system and sexual well-being during all stages of their life.

The WHO defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Sexual wellbeing encompasses the ability of an individual to have responsible, satisfying, and safe sex and the freedom to decide if, when, and how often to do so.

<p>According to UN agencies, sexual and reproductive health includes both physical and psychological well-being vis-à-vis sexuality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some components of sexual and reproductive health are access to sex education, access to safe and effective methods of birth control, and access to appropriate health care services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some commonly used methods of birth control include sterilization, intrauterine devices (IUDs), hormonal methods (such as oral pills, patches, rings, and injections), barrier methods (such as condoms and diaphragms), and fertility awareness methods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some cultures limit or discourage access to birth control due to moral, religious, or political reasons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Family planning refers to the planning, availability, and use of birth control methods to prevent unintended pregnancies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The most effective methods of birth control are sterilization (vasectomy in males and tubal ligation in females), intrauterine devices (IUDs), and implantable birth control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The World Health Organization and United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide guidance on the safety of birth control methods for women with specific medical conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Intrauterine devices and sterilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Family planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To control population growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Condoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contraception</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Condoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Family planning</p> Signup and view all the answers