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1. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH GROUP 4

2. What is Reproductive Health (RH)? It refers to the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease relating to the reproductive system and to its functions and processes. This implies that people can have a responsible, safe, consensual, and satisfying sex life, that they have the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when, and how often to do so. This further implies that women and men attain equal relationships in matters related to sexual relations and reproduction.

3. Pillars of Reproductive Health INFORMED CHOICE BIRTH CONTROL RESPECT FOR LIFE RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD 01 03 02 04 01 02 03 04 The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act builds its foundation on four pillars.

4. To ensure the health of the mother and the child, an effective and quality reproductive healthcare services, which are ethically and medically safe, legal, accessible, and affordable, shall be given primacy to them. The government shall also promote and provide unbiased information and access to these services. This pillar also covers the provision for the integration of reproductive health and sexuality education in schools, and other educational settings. Pillar 1 : INFORMED CHOICE

5. The Act recognizes that abortion is illegal and punishable by law. However, mothers who will be identified to have aborted an unborn child will be served with post-abortive treatment and counseling in a humane, nonjudgmental, and compassionate manner. Pillar 2 : RESPECT FOR LIFE

6. Reproductive healthcare, information, and supplies shall be made available most especially to poor beneficiaries. However, the Act also provides that the government must respect the citizen’s individual preferences and choices of family planning method. Pillar 3 : BIRTH CONTROL

7. Couples determine their ideal family size. In addition, the government shall equip each parent with needed information in all aspects of family life, reproductive health, and this pillar.. Pillar 4 : RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD

8. What are reproductive hazards? Reproductive hazards are substances that affect the reproductive health of men or women. They also include substances that affect the ability of couples to have healthy children. These substances may be chemical, physical, or biological . Some common types include: Alcohol, Chemicals such as pesticides, Smoking Legal and illegal drugs, Metals such as lead and mercury Radiation Some viruses You may be exposed to reproductive hazards through contact with your skin, breathing them in, or swallowing them. This can happen anywhere, but it is more common in the workplace or at home

9. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that attacks the body’s immune system. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the most advanced stage of the disease. HIV targets the body’s white blood cells, weakening the immune system. This makes it easier to get sick with diseases like tuberculosis, infections and some cancers. HIV is spread from the body fluids of an infected person, including blood, breast milk, semen and vaginal fluids. It is not spread by kisses, hugs or sharing food. It can also spread from a mother to her baby. HIV can be treated and prevented with antiretroviral therapy (ART). Untreated HIV can progress to AIDS, often after many years. Virus that can harm the reproductive health

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