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Reproductive life starts at puberty with onset of adult sexual life. Reproductive health is vital issue throughout the world as it concerned with population pattern and survival of human in the world. The ovum remains viable and capable being fertilized after it is expelled from ovary probably no longer than 24 hours. So sperm must be viable soon after ovulation for fertilization to take place. Few sperm can remain fertile in female reproductive tract upto 72 hours though most of them not more than 24 hours. To ensure fertilization therefore intercourse must take place one day prior to ovulation. This is fertile period.

The Ovaries, Fallopian tubes, Uterus in the female and Testes, Ductus differens, Seminal vesicle, Prostate in male mainly play important part in reproduction. In the female as in the male the infantile pituitary gland and ovaries are capable of full functioning if appropriately stimulated.

Good sexual and reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing in all matters relating to the reproductive system. People should have satisfactory and safe sex life, the capability to reproduce and also freedom to decide if when and how to do so. For this purpose one should have access to accurate information and safe, effective, affordable and acceptable contraception method of their choice. They must be informed and empowered to protect themselves from STDs. Women must have access to services that help to have a fit pregnancy, safe delivery and healthy baby.