CBSE · Class 12 · Biology · Chapter 3

Reproductive Health

Population control, contraception and reproductive health.

7 lessons 75 min
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Lessons in this chapter

  1. 1Reproductive Health, Awareness and HealthcareUnderstand reproductive well-being, the purpose of public-health programmes, informed decisions, maternal care and responsible prenatal testing.
  2. 2Population Growth and Contraceptive ChoicesExplain population change, reproductive choice, the fertile interval, lactational amenorrhea and physical barrier methods.
  3. 3Intrauterine, Hormonal and Surgical ContraceptionCompare intrauterine devices, hormonal pills, injections, implants, emergency contraception and sterilisation by their biological mechanisms.
  4. 4Pregnancy Termination and Prenatal TestingDifferentiate spontaneous pregnancy loss, induced termination, lawful safe care, and the ethical purpose of prenatal testing.
  5. 5Sexually Transmitted InfectionsExplore causative agents, transmission routes, silent infections, reproductive complications and evidence-based prevention.
  6. 6Infertility and Assisted Reproductive TechnologiesUnderstand infertility, possible causes and the principles of IVF, embryo transfer, ICSI, GIFT and insemination.
  7. 7Chapter Summary and PracticeConnect reproductive well-being, contraception, pregnancy care, infection prevention and assisted reproduction through integrated practice.