Reproductive Health – Class 12 Biology Notes | CBSE NCERT Based
๐ Chapter: Reproductive Health – Class 12 Biology Notes
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๐ธ Introduction:
Reproductive health means a complete physical, emotional, and social well-being in all aspects of reproduction. It includes awareness, safe practices, and control over fertility.
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๐น 1. Need for Reproductive Health
To prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
To reduce maternal and infant mortality
To control population growth
To educate people about sex and contraception
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๐น 2. Reproductive Health Programmes in India
Started in 1951 (RCH Programme)
Objectives:
Family planning
Safe motherhood
Adolescent health
Prevention of STDs
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๐น 3. Birth Control Methods
a) Natural Methods:
Rhythm method (safe period)
Withdrawal
Lactational Amenorrhea (up to 6 months)
b) Barrier Methods:
Condoms (male & female)
Diaphragms, Cervical caps
c) Intrauterine Devices (IUDs):
Non-medicated (Lippes loop)
Copper releasing (Cu-T)
Hormone releasing (Progestasert)
d) Oral Contraceptives:
Pills containing estrogen & progesterone
e) Surgical Methods:
Vasectomy (male sterilization)
Tubectomy (female sterilization)
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๐น 4. Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)
Legal in India up to 24 weeks
Done to avoid unwanted or high-risk pregnancies
Should be performed by a registered doctor
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๐น 5. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Spread through sexual contact
Common STDs:
Gonorrhoea
Syphilis
Genital herpes
AIDS (HIV)
Symptoms: Pain, discharge, sores, infertility
Prevention: Safe sex, awareness, early diagnosis
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๐น 6. Infertility
Inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected sex
Causes: Physical, hormonal, psychological
Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs):
IVF (Test Tube Baby)
IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)
ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection)
GIFT / ZIFT
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๐ Conclusion:
Reproductive health is e
ssential for a healthy society. Awareness, education, safe practices, and proper medical care can help individuals lead a safe reproductive life.
✅ Important Diagrams from Chapter 4 – Reproductive Health (Class 12 Biology)
Here are the most exam-relevant diagrams
1. Types of Contraceptive Methods (Flowchart)
Natural
Barrier
IUDs
Oral pills
Surgical
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๐งท 2. Diagram of Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
Cu-T
Lippes Loop
Hormone-releasing IUDs
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๐ป 3. Male Sterilization (Vasectomy)
Surgical removal or tying of vas deferens
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๐บ 4. Female Sterilization (Tubectomy)
Surgical removal or tying of fallopian tubes
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๐งซ 5. IVF (Test Tube Baby) Process
Egg retrieval → Fertilization in lab → Embryo transfer to uterus
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๐งฌ 6. ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection)
Direct injection of sperm into egg in lab setup
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๐ถ 7. GIFT / ZIFT Methods (Assisted Reproduction)
GIFT: Gamete intrafallopian transfer
ZIFT: Zygote intrafallopian transfer
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☣️ 8. Flowchart of Sexu
ally Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Bacterial
Viral
Fungal
Protozoan
✍️ Written by: Shahid – Study with Shahid
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