Reproductive Health Test - 8

Saheli was developed by scientists at the Central Drug Research Institute. This institute is located at Lucknow in India. It belongs to a class of drugs called SERMs or Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators.

Saheli is a contraceptive for females. It prevents unwanted pregnancy. It is an oral pill. It is Ormeloxifene, marketed under the brand name Saheli. It is a selective estrogen receptor modulator or SERM.

The chromosomal pattern in the amniotic fluid is detected using the technique called amniocentesis. This chromosomal pattern is called karyogenesis and can be used to detect the nature of chromosomes. Hence it can be exploited to determine sex of the fetus.

Fetal sex determination is based on the patterns of chromosomes in the amniotic fluid present around the embryo. Hence this test is called amniocentesis.

Reproduction-related problems are ones that affect reproductive health. These include difficulties in pregnancy and delivery, STDs, abortions, menstrual problems, infertility, contraception, and many more.

The purpose of sex education is to provide the students with correct information about sex-related aspects and also to discourage any myths and misconceptions.

Governmental and non-governmental organizations have been raising awareness on reproductive health. They have used different media for the same. The most common ones being radio, television, newspapers, posters, etc.

Reproductive and Child Health Care (RCH) programs were developed to cover a considerable range of reproduction-related issues. These did not encompass abortion. Abortion does not determine reproductive health.

Reproductive health refers to the proper maintenance of reproductive organs and ensuring the smooth functioning of the same.

The global population is rising exponentially. It increased from 2 billion in 1900 to 6 billion in 2000 and has currently crossed 10 billion.