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Reproductive Health
Reproductive health is defined by the World Health Organization as a state of physical, mental, and
social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system at all
stages of life. Reproductive health implies that people are able to have a
satisfying and safe sex life and that they have the capability to reproduce
and the freedom to decide if, when, and how often to do so. Implicit in
this are the right of men and women to be informed and to have access to
safe, effective, affordable, and acceptable methods of family planning of
their choice, and the right to appropriate health-care services that enable
women to safely go through pregnancy and childbirth.
social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system at all
stages of life. Reproductive health implies that people are able to have a
satisfying and safe sex life and that they have the capability to reproduce
and the freedom to decide if, when, and how often to do so. Implicit in
this are the right of men and women to be informed and to have access to
safe, effective, affordable, and acceptable methods of family planning of
their choice, and the right to appropriate health-care services that enable
women to safely go through pregnancy and childbirth.
Sites in Reproductive Health
Family Health International (FHI)
Provides the highest quality research, education and services in family planning, STDs/HIV and family health to improve the health and well-being of populations worldwide.
Reproductive and Sexual Health FAQ
Answers to questions asked during educational workshops and in Planned Parenthood of New York City health centers. Topics include abortion, birth control, masturbation, puberty, sexual orientation, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Global Reproductive Health Forum
Research library, discussion forums, listservs, e-zines and links on issues such as reproductive health and rights, gender issues and politics, population policy, international women's public health issues, and gender and technology. [English/Español]
Reproductive Health Gateway
A search engine on reproductive health topics, intended for reproductive health professionals. Searches about 30 selected websites. Managed by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs.
ReproLine (Reproductive Health Online)
Provides up-to-date reproductive health information. Full-text reference manuals and articles. [English, Français, Español, Português, Russian]
Reproductive Health Outlook
Summaries and links on topics including family planning, AIDS, reproductive tract infections, infertility, harmful traditional practices, safe motherhood, cervical cancer, and refugee reproductive health.
International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)
A worldwide movement providing reproductive health and family planning services in over 180 countries. Site includes a manual on reproductive health interventions in refugee situations and other materials on delivery of reproductive health services.
International Centre for Reproductive Health
Improve the acceptability, accessibility and quality of health services, with the emphasis on reproductive health.
Reproductive Health Initiative
American Medical Womens Association works with physicians across the U.S. to improve existing medical education courses and create new courses in reproductive health.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Information and resources covering sexual and reproductive health topics. Research on sexual health problems and directory of health centers in the US.
Pathfinder International
a non-profit family planning and reproductive health organization working with developing countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia
Women's Health and Action Research Centre
WHARC is a non-governmental organization based in Benin City, Nigeria devoted to reproductive health research.
Family Life Association of Swaziland
Provides information about sexual and reproductive health. Its focus is on youth and one of its aims is to increase awareness and therefore reduce the spread of HIV.
Women's Reproductive Health
Provides information on all aspects of PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, infertility, menopause and breast health. Medical resources as well as health experiences listed.
CDC Reproductive Health Information Source
News and information on maternal health, infant health, assisted reproductive technology, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception and family planning, and related topics. Maintained by US Centers for Disease Control.
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
Membership association for physicians, nurses, public health professionals, health educators, and related professions. Includes news, patient and professional education materials, AHRP position statements, and links on a wide range of topics.
Epigee
Educational articles about birth control, reproductive health, and pregnancy.
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Works to ensure universal access to reproductive health, including family planning and sexual health to all couples and individuals. UNFPA supports population and development strategies, promotes awareness of population and development issues and advocates for the mobilization of the resources and political will necessary to accomplish its areas of work
Reproductive Health Resources
Virtual library at the Reproductive Health and Rights Center. |
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cross references
Health : Men's Health Health : Public Health and Safety Health : Women's Health Shopping : Health : Reproduction and Sexuality Society : Sexualityother references
Health : Medicine : Medical Specialties : Obstetrics and Gynecology Health : Medicine : Surgery : Urology Health : Women's Health : Reproductivethis category in other languages
Czech : Reprodukce Dutch : Voortplanting French : Reproduction Polish : Prokreacja Swedish : Reproduktiv hälsa