Test: Reproductive Health - October 7, 2022 - NEET MCQ

Reproductive health refers to the proper maintenance of reproductive organs and ensuring the smooth functioning of the same.

Reproductive and Child Health Care (RCH) programs were developed to cover a considerable range of reproduction-related issues. These did not encompass abortion. Abortion does not determine reproductive health.

Governmental and non-governmental organizations have been raising awareness on reproductive health. They have used different media for the same. The most common ones being radio, television, newspapers, posters, etc.

The purpose of sex education is to provide the students with correct information about sex-related aspects and also to discourage any myths and misconceptions.

Reproduction-related problems are ones that affect reproductive health. These include difficulties in pregnancy and delivery, STDs, abortions, menstrual problems, infertility, contraception, and many more.

Fetal sex determination is based on the patterns of chromosomes in the amniotic fluid present around the embryo. Hence this test is called amniocentesis.

The chromosomal pattern in the amniotic fluid is detected using the technique called amniocentesis. This chromosomal pattern is called karyogenesis and can be used to detect the nature of chromosomes. Hence it can be exploited to determine sex of the fetus.

Saheli is a contraceptive for females. It prevents unwanted pregnancy. It is an oral pill. It is Ormeloxifene, marketed under the brand name Saheli. It is a selective estrogen receptor modulator or SERM.

Saheli was developed by scientists at the Central Drug Research Institute. This institute is located at Lucknow in India. It belongs to a class of drugs called SERMs or Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators.

To maintain the growth rate of the Indian population, various steps have been taken by the government. An increase in the marriageable age of males and females is one such step. Also, programs like Hum Do Humaare Do and One chid norm also play a role. Contraceptives have been promoted via Television, radio, and newspapers. Reservation of women candidates at workplaces has to do with another issue of inequality and injustice.