REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN HUMAN

REPRODUCTION IN HEALTH
Reproduction means multiplication of whole organisms. It is the production of whole offspring or new organism from existing ones of their types.
Reproduction is one of the most important characteristics of living things and is regarded as the final objective of all life processes.
Definition of Reproductive Health
Reproductive health is the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being in all matters related to the reproductive system. It means that people are able to:
• Have a safe and healthy reproductive life.
• Get accurate information and health services.
• Make information decisions about reproduction.
• Be free from diseases, infections and harmful protection related to reproduction.
TYPES OF REPRODUCTION
In general, there are two types of reproduction:
1. Sexual Reproduction
2. Non-Sexual Reproduction
 Non-Sexual Reproduction
Non-sexual reproduction (Commonly termed asexual reproduction) :- is the type of reproduction, in which one or more offspring is produced from a portion of a single individual (parent) and without involving special sex cells (gametes).

 Sexual Reproduction
Sexual reproduction is the sum of total biological multiplicative process by which organism is produced through uniting of two specialized cells or nuclear called gametes.
Nuclear or gametes is called Fertilization. And the cell produced by the union of two gametes is called a Zygote.
Many organisms have two types of mating or sexes. Even where gametes and organisms are so similar, the organisms can still be distinguished into mating varieties termed plus (+) and minus (-) according to their biochemical differences. In higher forms, the mating types of sexes are called Male and Female. An organism that produces sperm is called a male. An organism that produces ova is called a female.
In higher forms, the male gametes (sperm) is usually smaller than the female gamete, has very little food reserve, has flagellum, is motive and is produced in million.
The female gamete (egg or ovum) is large.
THE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INCLUDE
1. Family Planning: - Helping individuals and couples decide the number and spacing of their children.
2. Maternal and Child Health Care: - Care for mothers during pregnancy, childbirth and after delivery, as well as care for babies.
3. Prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infection (STIs) including HIV/AIDS.
4. Sex Education: - Providing correct information about human reproduction, relationships and healthy behaviors.
5. Adolescent Reproductive Health: - Educating and supporting young people on reproductive health issues.
6. Nutrition and Healthy Living: - Encouraging proper nutrition and health habits for reproductive wellbeing.
7. Access to Reproductive Health Services — Making health care service and counseling available to everyone.

DEFINITION OF HUMAN RIGHTS TO REPRODUCE
Human right to reproduce refers to the right of individuals or couple to decide freely and responsible, whether when and how many children to have, without discrimination, pressure or violence.
These rights also include access to:
• Accurate information.
• Reproductive health services.
• Family planning methods.
• Safe health care related to reproduction.

 MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
ANATOMY OF THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
The male reproductive system is made up of organs that produce, store and transport sperm cells.
1. Main Parts Testes
• Two oval-shaped organs found inside the scrotum.
• Produce sperm cells and the hormone Testosterone.
2. Scrotum
• A sac of skin that holds the testes outside the body.
• Helps regulate temperature for sperm production.
3. Epididymis
• A coiled tube attached to each testis.
• Stores and matures sperm.
4. Vas Deferens
• Tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.
5. Seminal Vesicle
• Produces fluid rich in sugar (fructose) to nourish sperm.
6. Urethra
• Passage through which urine and semen leave the body.
7. Penis
• External organ used for sexual intercourse and urination.
• Physiology of the Male Reproductive System





 FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
The female reproductive system consists of the ovaries, oviduct, uterus, vagina and vulva of external genitalia.
The ovaries (two in number) each about 5 cm long are held in place at the lower part of the abdomen by ligaments. An ovary contains clusters of cells called follicle. Other cells in the follicle nourish the growing and maturing egg cell. Close to each ovary, is funnel-like mouth of the egg-coming tube called oviduct. The special term is Fallopian tubes is apply to the human oviducts.
The two Fallopian tubes join the uterus or womb which leads to the outside of the body via the vagina or birth canal.
The uterus is specialized thick-walled muscular chamber onto which the Zygote (embryo) gets attached for development. The vagina is a simpler muscles tube adapted to receive the male organ during copulation and to serve for the passage of the body during birth.
The vulva or external genitalia consists of two sets of folds of skin (labia) and a tiny erectile organ called the clitoris which is likened to the penis in the male.

Ovulation
An egg is produced when ever a ripe follicle burst at the surface of the ovary and matured egg cells is released. The process is called OVULATION. After ovulation a mass of materials release.

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