Women’s Reproductive Health

A woman’s reproductive system consists of the ovaries, uretus, cervix and vagina.It is one of the major systems in woman’s body and should be taken care properly.A woman’s reproductive health depends on diseases and conditions that affect the female reproductive system.

The following are the main points which determine the Women’s Reproductive Health

Painful Periods

Painful periods are result of contractions of the uterus or womb. The pain is similar to labor pain. Severe period pain is called known as dysmenorrhoea and medical check up is needed. Swimming. Walking and cycling are good exercises to reduce pain. Mild pain killers can be taken

PMS

• Depression and agitation
• Breast tenderness
• Fluid retention and bloating
• Irritability and mood swings
• Headaches
• Skin and hair changes

Contraception

The different contraception methods are

• Contraception patch
• Male and Female Condoms
• The combined pill
• Contraceptive injections
• Emergency Contraceptive pills
• Sterilization

Pregnancy and Child birth

Pregnancy is a very crucial stage in ay women’ life. Proper care should be taken so that the mother and the child are healthy. Regular medical checkups are mandatory.

Infertility

More than 20%of women allover the world face the problem of infertility. Hormonal problems and blocked fallopian tubes are the two main causes of infertility in women

Unplanned Pregnancy

Sometimes women have to face unplanned pregnancy and there are institutions where expert, confidential and impartial advice is given.

Miscarriage

More than 30% of women face the problem of miscarriage .Miscarriage can be fatal.In severe cases an operation called a dilatation and curettage (D&C) is done to clean the uterus.

For more information log on to www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/