Reproductive Health

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 ...