Usually reproductive health programmes are related
to women and do not involve men and their participation
in them. It is crucial for men to take responsibility
of their sexual and reproductive behaviour for
their social and family roles require them recognize
their position as partners. Men have a distinct
reproductive requirements of their own and in
addition to that influence the health of women
and new born. Though many men are currently showing
positive response by being actively involved in
reproductive health issues. Still many are ignorant
about their role in reproductive health concerns
and how that can have positive influence on women
health and improvement of quality of life.
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Infertility
in men
Impotence
and Erectile Dysfunction
Premature
Ejaculation
Dangers to men's reproductive
health are many. Namely STD's (sexually transmitted
disease), environmental factors and other reproductive
diseases like testicular and prostate
cancer are main threats to men's reproductive
health. STD's are preventable and treatable but
for those whose treatment is not known can cause
threat to health concerns for partner as well.
Prostate and testicular cancer though do not cause
any risk to others. AIDS is however the main area
of concern for men's reproductive health. In addition
to that infections can also affect men's fertility.
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When addressing men's reproductive health one
should take into account ethnic origin, history,
habits, and individual needs of each client to
determine the appropriate approach. Men too have
considerable sexual and reproductive needs unique
to them and there is a need to address them. Shifting
a little focus from the women to men's reproductive
health significant social benefits.
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