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Reproductive Health cheat sheet
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Chapter 8Reproductive Health
Contraception: Natural, Barrier, IUDs, Pills, Injectables, Surgical.
1. Contraceptive Methods
| Method | Examples |
|---|---|
| Natural | periodic abstinence, withdrawal, lactational amenorrhoea |
| Barrier | condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps |
| IUDs | Lippes loop, CuT, Multiload 375, LNG-20 |
| Oral pills | progestogens ± oestrogen; Saheli (weekly, non-steroidal) |
| Surgical | vasectomy, tubectomy |
2. Other Topics
- MTP: legal in India within limits (MTP Act).
- STIs: gonorrhoea, syphilis, genital herpes, HIV, hepatitis B.
- Amniocentesis misuse for sex determination is banned.
3. Assisted Reproductive Technologies
- IVF–ET
- ZIFT
- IUT
- GIFT
- ICSI
- artificial insemination (IUI)
4. Key Points
- RCH programme improves reproductive health.
- Emergency pills within 72 hours.
- Adoption is an option for infertile couples.
- Cu ions reduce sperm motility.
Remember: Contraceptive types | MTP & STIs | ART acronyms
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