Name two hormones that are constituents of contraceptive pills. Why do they have high and effective contraceptive value ? Name a commonly prescribed non-steroidal oral pill.
Two hormones that are constituents of contraceptive pills are
i. Progesterone
ii. Estrogen.
They have a high and effective contraceptive value as they inhibit ovulation and implantation as well as after the quality of cervical mucus to prevent / retard entry of sperm and have very few side effects .
Saheli - is an example of non-steroidal pill.
If implementation of better techniques and new strategies are required to provide more efficient care and assistance to people, then why is there a statutory ban on amniocentesis? Write the use of this technique and give reason to justify.
Reproductive and Child Healthcare (RCH) programmes are currently in operation. One of the major tasks of these programmes is to create awareness amongst people about the wide range of reproduction related aspects. As this is important and essential for building a reproductively healthy society.
(a) Providing sex education in schools in one of the ways to meet this goal. Give four points in support of your opinion regarding this statement.
(b) List any two 'indicators' that indicate a reproductively healthy society.
Your school has been selected by the Department of Education to organize and host an interschool seminar on 'Reproductive Health – Problems and Practices'. However, many parents are reluctant to permit their wards to attend it. Their argument is that the topic is 'too embarrassing.'
Put forth four arguments with appropriate reasons and explanation to justify the topic to be essential and timely.
Describe the Lactational Amenorrhea method of birth control.
