Topics: Health : Reproductive Health
Reproductive health is defined by the World Health Organization as a state of physical, mental, andsocial well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system at allstages of life. Reproductive health implies that people are able to have asatisfying and safe sex life and that they have the capability to reproduceand the freedom to decide if, when, and how often to do so. Implicit inthis are the right of men and women to be informed and to have access tosafe, effective, affordable, and acceptable methods of family planning oftheir choice, and the right to appropriate health-care services that enable
Abortion
Abortion is the termination or ending of a pregnancy after implantation. Abortions can be performed either surgically or using pharmaceuticals.
RU-486 and Medical Abortion,
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Birth Control
Birth control is also known as contraception. It refers to the prevention of a pregnancy following sexual intercourse, and may involve physical barriers, hormonal manipulation, or surgical intervention.
Barrier Methods,
Emergency Contraception,
Hormonal Contraceptives,
Intrauterine Devices,
Natural Family Planning,
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Clinics and Services
Abortion,
Abortion Alternative Services,
Childbirth,
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Infertility
Infertility is absent or reduced fertility, resulting in an inability to conceive and carry to term a healthy child.
Clinics and Services,
Donor Services,
Management,
Organizations,
Personal Pages,
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Pregnancy and Birth
Informative articles and sites relating to pregnancy and birth.
Birth Defect Prevention,
Childbirth,
Complications,
Morning Sickness,
Nutrition,
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Chlamydia,
Gonorrhea,
Human Papilloma Virus,
Lymphogranuloma Venereum,
Syphilis,
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Sexual Dysfunctions
Dyspareunia,
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