Even during intrauterine development, all organ systems, including the reproductive one, are laid in the fetus. It turns out that the child has not yet been born, and his he alth in terms of reproduction is either quite good, or has already received its share of the negative impact.
Reproductive he alth is a component of the general condition of the body. It turns out that it directly depends on the lifestyle of the mother during pregnancy, as well as on the he alth of the father.
The concept of reproductive he alth
This term is directly related to demographic science, which studies the level of mortality and fertility in society. But reproductive he alth is part of overall human he alth, which includes physical, spiritual and social well-being.
If we talk about the he alth of the reproductive system, then we mean not only the absence of diseases in the reproductive system, dysfunctions, but also the state of mind and social well-being.
Currently, not only doctors, but also psychologists and sociologists take care of reproductive he alth.
Statistics
Statistics are stubborn things and have been increasingly disappointing in recent years. Our younger generation leads an unhe althy lifestyle, and in some cases has a not very good heredity, so a large percentage of young people are at risk of joining the army of the childless.
Reproductive he alth of adolescents leaves much to be desired. The factors that adversely affect it include:
- early onset of sexual activity;
- high percentage of sexually transmitted diseases;
- a huge number of young people who drink alcohol and smoke.
All this leads to the fact that still very young girls come to have an abortion, and this cannot but affect their reproductive he alth. This leads to various diseases in the reproductive system, violations of the monthly cycle. The trouble is that young people at the first symptoms of the disease are in no hurry to see a doctor, hoping that everything will soon normalize by itself.
Now a large number of children are already born with certain pathologies, and then what can we say about their he alth when they approach the age when it is time to start a family and give birth to children?
According to statistics, by the beginning of family life, almost every second person has chronic diseases that can directly or indirectly affect a person's reproductive he alth.
That is why recently this issue has been of such concern not only to medical workers, but to everyonesociety. He althy children are our future, and how can they be born he althy when their future parents cannot boast of their reproductive he alth?
Reproductive he alth conditions
Reproductive he alth of a person and society are closely interconnected. The question arises, what can be done so that the future generation is born he althy and able to give birth to the same he althy children? If you carefully study the recommendations, then there is nothing impossible in them:
- The very first thing any sexually active teen should know is that preventing unwanted pregnancies should come first.
- To actively prevent and treat all diseases of the genital area.
- Modern contraceptives prevent unwanted pregnancy, you need to use them.
- Adequate treatment of all sexually transmitted infections.
- It is desirable to plan any pregnancy.
- Keep a he althy lifestyle.
- Strictly observe the rules of personal hygiene, and this applies not only to girls, but also to men.
- Strengthen your immunity.
- Try to eat right and avoid foods that are harmful to he alth.
Rules that anyone can follow, but, unfortunately, not everyone thinks about it. And the reproductive he alth of adolescents will certainly affect their condition in adulthood, the he alth and well-being of their children.
Direct dutyparents - constantly educate girls and boys in these matters.
Vitamins for the reproductive sphere
It has long been known to everyone that without vitamins, a person begins to have problems in the work of internal organs and systems. Many of the vitamins and microelements have the most direct impact on the reproductive he alth of the population.
Among them, the following are worth noting:
- Vitamin A is involved in the synthesis of an intermediate product of sex hormones. With its lack in the diet of the male population, the formation of spermatozoa is disrupted, and women can even develop infertility.
- Vitamin E in insufficient quantities causes a decrease in the formation of seminal fluid in men, and in women, pregnancy can be terminated at different times.
- Vitamin C is almost universal, it affects the functioning of many organ systems. Taking large doses of this vitamin can even get rid of some types of male infertility.
- Folic acid is essential for the proper development of a baby in the womb. Its deficiency in a woman's body before pregnancy and in the first months of bearing a child leads to the development of birth defects in the baby's nervous system.
- Iodine is needed for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, without which the proper functioning of the reproductive system is simply impossible. If a woman is sorely lacking this element during pregnancy, then there is a high probability that the child will be born with a diagnosis of "cretinism".
You can talk a lot about the restvitamins and minerals, but there should be only one conclusion, reproductive he alth is one of the important components of a person's overall he alth. What it will be depends largely on our diet.
Women's He alth
A woman's reproductive he alth begins to take shape in the womb. When a girl develops in her stomach, then at this moment the formation of future germ cells occurs. How many of them will be formed during this period, so many will then mature during the reproductive period of a woman's life.
It turns out that the expectant mother is responsible for the formation of her daughter's reproductive system. After birth and in adulthood, each representative of the fair sex herself may well affect her he alth, including reproductive he alth, positively or negatively.
From early childhood, it is necessary with mother's milk to educate and instill in girls the correct basics of hygiene and self-care. Sometimes mothers do not pay due attention to this issue, hence the large number of diseases of the genital and excretory spheres in very young girls.
The primacy among such problems is occupied by inflammatory diseases of the reproductive system. If left untreated, they become chronic and can significantly affect a woman's reproductive he alth in the future.
We should probably not talk about the prevention of early abortions, especially the first ones, which can put an end to future motherhood once and for all.
Components of reproductive he alth
They have an impact on our body throughout life. Already being born, a child receives from his parents at the genetic level some indicators of he alth, metabolic characteristics, a predisposition to certain problems.
In the first years of a baby's life, he alth care, including reproductive he alth, falls on the shoulders of the parents. It is they who should lay the foundations for a he althy lifestyle for the child and explain the importance of this for the he alth of his future children.
For some reason, it is customary to talk more about women's reproductive he alth, although in recent years it has been found that men in 50% of cases are also responsible for the absence of children in the family.
Diseases and reproduction
Currently, there is a huge list of diseases that adversely affect the reproductive he alth of the family.
- Infectious diseases. Among them are those that can lead to infertility, such as chicken pox, mumps, especially in boys. There is no need to talk about venereal infections at all.
- General somatic diseases. Problems with the cardiovascular system, kidneys, liver, diabetes can not only worsen the condition of the body, but also disrupt the hormonal background, and this cannot but affect reproductive he alth.
- Congenital diseases. Many doctors are convinced that in most cases infertility originates from early childhood. And this applies to both boys and girls.
- Medication taking. Some have a fairly strong effect on reproductivefunction. These include:
- corticosteroids;
- anticonvulsants;
- antidepressants;
- tranquilizers;
- Neuroleptics.
Of course, in some situations, these drugs simply cannot be dispensed with, but it is always necessary to evaluate the he alth risk, especially if you are going to have children.
Environment and reproductive he alth
Reproductive he alth is not only the state of the human sexual sphere, but also general well-being, which is not always at a high level. A large number of external factors have the most direct impact on reproductive function.
- Stress. Our life is such that stressful situations lie in wait almost everywhere: at home and at work. This causes chronic lack of sleep, fatigue, the development of neuroses - and now there are already violations in the reproductive system.
- Bad habits. A large number of both women and men drink alcohol and smoke. This affects the formation of germ cells, they can already receive various defects at this stage. What kind of he althy children can we talk about if the eggs and sperm are initially unhe althy!
- Injuries to the genital organs, especially in men, disrupt spermatogenesis and lead to a decrease in sexual function.
- Influence of high temperature. There are workshops in the production where the technological cycle takes place at elevated temperatures. Some doctors are of the opinion that for malethe body is harmful. It is for this reason that it is not recommended for boys to wear diapers for a long time.
- Wrong diet. The excess of chemicals in modern products not only leads to general he alth problems, but also affects our reproductive function. The foundations of proper nutrition must be laid in a child from childhood.
It will not be possible to completely get rid of such an impact, but everyone is able to change the situation for the better and to some extent eliminate or reduce the impact of negative factors.
Risk factors for reproductive he alth
In the scientific community, various studies have been conducted for a long time on the influence of factors on the he alth of pregnant women and, in general, on the female gender in reproductive age. In the course of long-term observations, several groups of factors were identified:
- Socio-psychological. This is the influence of stress, nervous tension and feelings of anxiety and fear.
- Genetic. The presence or absence of mutations in germ cells.
- Professional. If your professional activity is associated with harmful and hazardous substances or types of work, then it is necessary to exclude the influence of such factors with the onset of pregnancy, and preferably even before planning it.
- Environmental. These factors are the least we can influence, well, if only we move to a more environmentally friendly area.
Consequences of poor reproductive he alth
What is the characteristic of reproductivehe alth in recent years leaves much to be desired, any doctor will confirm you. The following examples prove this:
- Most of the population of childbearing age suffer from various infectious and inflammatory diseases.
- The reproductive he alth of both men and women is deteriorating sharply.
- The number of infertile marriages is growing every year.
- Infant mortality is not decreasing, but rather increasing.
- A large number of children are born with genetic diseases.
- Oncology is becoming the scourge of our society, with a huge number of patients belonging to the younger generation.
- The nation's gene pool is rapidly depleting.
What more evidence is needed to understand that something needs to be done to strengthen and improve the reproductive he alth of young people in particular.
Protection of the reproductive he alth of the population
The concept of protection includes a large number of methods, procedures and services that can support the reproductive he alth of young families and each individual. In modern conditions, security issues are of great importance and relevance.
A lot of work is needed to prevent various diseases, especially those that affect the sexual sphere. Education must begin in the family and continue in educational institutions. This needs to be discussed with the next generation. A special role to play:
- Prevention of abortion, especially at an early age.
- Prevention from contracting various sexually transmitted infections.
- Consider family planning and having children. It is necessary to prepare for this, and the first step may be a visit to a genetic consultation, where specialists will help to calculate the probability of having children with various pathologies.
Despite the not-so-favorable environmental situation, a person's reproductive he alth is more dependent on himself. It is up to you, no one will do it for you. Remember your children and future grandchildren, their he alth also depends on your lifestyle.
