Reproductive Health

Hey everyone! Welcome back to my third and final blog post on none other than women's reproduction. So far we've touched on contraceptives, teen sex, unplanned pregnancy, and STI's. From early on, it's very important from women to get keep up with themselves in terms of their reproductive systems. When a girl becomes of "child bearing" age it is extremely crucial for her to keep up with her self "down there". It all begins with personal hygiene. Things like a healthy diet as well as exercise help women maintain healthy pH levels. It's also crucial that women shower regularly and avoid using products that may be irritable to their vaginas. Hormones also have many important effects on on women   The  female  sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone, are most well known because their influence on a  woman's reproductive health , from menstruation to pregnancy to menopause and more. And there you have it! Women's Reproductive health! The...

Welcome to my second blog you all. For our topic we are going to continue to tackle women's reproductive health. The best way to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy among women who are sexually active is to use effective birth control correctly and consistently. There are many types of contraceptives.  Many teens are having sex at a young age and are not fully aware on ways to protect themselves. Young girls are not educated on how to  properly protect themselves. This is a detriment because this makes it easy to contract STI's or an unplanned pregnancy. A woman's reproductive system is an extensive system in the body. It is responsible for the various stages of reproduction. In 2015, a total of 229,715 babies were born to women aged 15–19 years this is an indicator that more teens are practicing sex.   L ow education and low income levels of a teen’s family, may contribute to high teen birth rates. This is an indicator that health literacy in dif...

A woman's reproductive system is an extensive system in the body. It is responsible for the various stages of reproduction. A woman who protects her reproductive system has control of her health when becoming pregnant. Prevention is the first step of maintaining a healthy reproductive system. Things such as birth control, keeping up good hygiene, and safe sex are some ways to implement this. There are many contraceptives a woman may take such as: pills, patches, and shots. While these methods do not 100% prevent STI's, they do promote autonomy in a women's choice of conceiving. It's no secret that many young women are engaging in sex. Being responsible and practicing safe sex are major components of a woman's health. It is important that women protect themselves, not only from unexpected pregnancies, but STI's that can be transmitted from their partners'. It is also important to not only wear condoms, but knowing your partner and limiting the number of ...