Our reproductive health doesn’t only refer to fertility (although it is its namesake) it also affects the quality of life we have and of those of our offsprings. Medicine has come a long way since a discussion of our intimate parts were considered taboo into having scientifically verifiable methods to improve our lives in that department. Here are simple yet practical ways to maintain a healthy reproductive system:
1. Tests and Treatment
There are a lot of identified sexually transmitted infections today. Many of them are hard to diagnose without tests because they rarely show symptoms or they mirror symptoms of other diseases. In order to maintain a healthy sex life, we must be able to ascertain that we are free from infections or “safe” from being contagious before we engage with our partners. Thanks to the power of digital communication and advanced medicine, STD testing online is widely available. You can get yourself tested from the comforts of your home and maintain your privacy as you receive your results. Early detection can prevent a lot of problems down the line and can stop the spread of the infection.
Regarding treatment, there are a lot of options available for people depending on the infection you have. It’s important that you get immediate treatment for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis C, and other dangerous diseases. Also, during pregnancy, added care must be taken for the mother and the life inside the womb.
2. Educate Yourself
One of the things that can greatly affect your reproductive health is the choices you make in your life. Refraining from smoking and alcohol can drastically improve fertility as well as better coping with stress and relieving anxiety. Knowing how things affect your body can help you make better judgments.
If you’re sexually active, aside from taking the regular STD tests, you will have to wear protection whenever you’re out and about. It can be difficult, nor is it ideal, to stop people from having sex, but educating them on how to protect themselves from infection can go a long way for their reproductive health.
Family planning has revolutionized the socio-economic landscape of a country as well as the health of women that practices its methods. The UN recognizes that every $1 spent in family planning can save the government up to $6 in public health spending.
3. Nutrition and Wellness
Lastly, the food we take and our lifestyle plays a major role in improving our reproductive health. Many couples who don’t have multiple partners, are viable, and have regular check-ups but don’t have the proper nutrition and adequate exercise find it difficult to have children. Just like any part of our body, we must have a balanced diet, although folic acids are advisable for fertility, enough rest, and exercise in order to keep our hormones regular and body in top shape.
Having sex is generally pleasurable, but nature intended it so that people would engage in the act. But we do have to take care of our bodies, especially in our most vulnerable areas. The way we live our lives and how we handle our relationships greatly affect our reproductive health as well as the health of those who are close to us. Remember the three simple rules so that you’ll be able to enjoy your life and build a healthy family in the future.
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