Reproductive Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines “reproductive health” (RH) as being in a condition of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. This implies not merely the absence of reproductive diseases or infirmities, but also refers to how people can have a healthy and safe sex life, possess the capability and freedom to make decisions to reproduce, given that they are well-informed of the consequences that entail and have access to safe, effective, and affordable RH services that are not against the law.

Reproductive health should also be understood in the context of healthy relationships in which there is an understanding of the balance between fulfillment and risk. Unsafe and uninformed sexual intercourse may result in sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), abuse, exploitation, unintended pregnancy, and even death.
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