Mnemonics: Reproductive Health | Biology Class 12 - NEET PDF Download

This document will help you remember important information about Reproductive Health in a fun and easy way. Inside, you'll find mnemonics—memory tricks—that will make it easier for you to remember key concepts, examples related to Reproductive Health.

 Whether you're studying for an exam, preparing for a quiz, or simply looking to enhance your understanding of Reproductive Health, these mnemonics will serve as valuable memory tools. Utilize them alongside your regular study routine to reinforce your knowledge and increase your recall ability.

Happy mnemonic learning!

Reproductive Health

(a) ABCDE of Reproductive Health

• A: Abstinence
• B: Be faithful
• C: Condom use
• D: Delay sexual debut
• E: Education

Mnemonic Explanation: ABCDE stands for Abstinence, Be faithful, Condom use, Delay sexual debut, and Education. This is a mnemonic to remember the strategies for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies.

(b) 4 A’s of Reproductive Health

• A: Access
• A: Availability
• A: Acceptability
• A: Affordability

Mnemonic Explanation: 4 A’s stands for Access, Availability, Acceptability, and Affordability. This is a mnemonic to remember the key components of reproductive healthcare services. 

(c) 5 M’s of Family Planning

• M: Men
• M: Method
• M: Motivation
• M: Money
• M: Management

Mnemonic Explanation: 5 M’s stands for Men, Method, Motivation, Money, and Management. This is a mnemonic to remember the key components of family planning programs.

(d) 4 P’s of Male Reproductive System

• P: Prostate
• P: Penis
• P: Pubic hair
• P: Prepuce

Mnemonic Explanation: 4 P’s stands for Prostate, Penis, Pubic hair, and Prepuce. This is a mnemonic to remember the structures of the male reproductive system.

(e) 3 S’s of Female Reproductive System

• S: Sperm
• S: Secondary oocyte
• S: Secretions

Mnemonic Explanation: 3 S’s stands for Sperm, Secondary oocyte, and Secretions. This is a mnemonic to remember the components of the female reproductive system.

(f) 4 T’s of Contraception

• T: Type
• T: Timing
• T: Technique
• T: Tolerance

Mnemonic Explanation: 4 T’s stands for Type, Timing, Technique, and Tolerance. This is a mnemonic to remember the factors that influence the effectiveness and acceptability of contraceptive methods.

(g) 3 L’s of Infertility

• L: Low sperm count
• L: Luteal phase defect
• L: Lack of ovulation

Mnemonic Explanation: 3 L’s stands for Low sperm count, Luteal phase defect, and Lack of ovulation. This is a mnemonic to remember the common causes of infertility in both men and women.

(h) DMIR

Still, trying to recollect what caused the rapid increase in population of India? Well, the population probably told to Mary-Dear Mary I'm Ready to grow (DMIR).

(i) BDS

Too many types of contraceptive methods puzzling you? Remember them easily by the mechanism of action based on Block, Disable and Suppress, in short, BDS.

(j) GIFT

The GIFT of life from a donor woman to the receiver when she gifts her egg to another woman who cannot ovulate. The receiver then takes care of this gift in her system.