HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

The ability to reproduce is one of the characteristics which clearly distinguish living from non-living beings, it’s very important for an individual or couple to understand how the reproductive system works in order to;.

– be able to develop healthy reproductive health behavior,

– have knowledge of how conception occurs and how the sex of a child is determined,.

– enable couples to support each other in taking the right decision on when to get pregnant

– understand how contraceptive methods work and how to use them,

– overcome the folk tales, rumours, and misconception that becloud fertility control and methods of birth control;

– be well informed about sexually transmitted infection including HIV/AIDS and be able to prevent being infected;

– carry out self examination of the male and reproductive organs to detect any abnormalities promptly and seek medical assistance;

– understand the reproductive and physiological changes that take place in the body when the women and the man approach menopause and andropause respectively, prepared to accept this period, tolerate the discomfort and give support to each other