Specimen Prep - Reproductive Health

Specimen Prep Guide: Reproductive Health

Key Concepts (Recall & Understanding)

• Reproductive Health: Understand the problems and strategies related to reproductive health in India.
• Contraception: Know the different methods of contraception (natural, barrier, IUDs, oral, surgical) and their mechanisms of action.
• MTP & STDs: Understand Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).
• Infertility & ART: Know the causes of infertility and the principles of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) like IVF, ZIFT, GIFT, and ICSI.

Application Corner

• Problem Type: Choosing a suitable contraceptive method for a given couple based on their needs and health conditions.
• Example: A couple wants to space their children. Which contraceptive method would you suggest? (An IUD would be a suitable long-term, reversible option).

Analytical Thinking

• Scenario: A person is diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease. What are the immediate steps they should take?
• Analysis: They should consult a qualified doctor, complete the full course of treatment, and inform their sexual partner(s).
• Ethical Issues: Be able to discuss the ethical, legal, and social issues related to MTP and ART.

Key Case Study

• Amniocentesis: Understand the procedure and its purpose (detecting genetic disorders). Also, understand why it is banned for sex determination to prevent female foeticide.

Assertion-Reason Practice

1. Assertion: Saheli, an oral contraceptive for females, contains a non-steroidal preparation. Reason: It is a 'once a week' pill with very few side effects.

   • (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.

2. Assertion: IUDs are ideal contraceptives for females who want to delay pregnancy. Reason: IUDs are effective, reversible, and need to be replaced only after a few years.

   • (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

HOTS (Higher-Order Thinking Skills) Question

• Why is there a statutory ban on amniocentesis in India?
  • Answer: To prevent its misuse for prenatal sex determination, which often leads to female foeticide, thus disturbing the sex ratio of the population.