GENDER AND

SEXUALITY
OBJECTIVES
Discuss about the Reproductive System,
Reproductive Health, Reproduction Health
Issues in the Philippines, and ways on how to
take care of your sexual and reproductive
health.
Reproductive System
The reproductive system or genital system is a system of
sex organs within an organism which work together for the
purpose of sexual reproduction. Many non-living substances
such as fluids, hormones and pheromones are also
important accessories to the reproductive system.
Reproductive Health
Reproductive health is a state of complete
physical, mental and social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in all
matters relating to the reproductive system and
to its functions and processes.
Reproductive Health Issues in
the Philippines
Common Reproductive Health Concern
●ENDOMETRIOSIS
This problem is affecting a woman’s uterus. Endometriosis is when a kind of tissue that
normally lines the uterus grows somewhere else. Rarely, it grows in other parts of the
body. This “misplaced” tissue can cause pain, infertility and very heavy periods. The
pain is usually in the abdomen, lower back or pelvic areas. Some women have no
symptoms at all and having trouble getting pregnant may be the first sign the have
endometriosis.
●HIV/AIDS
HIV is the human immunodeficiency virus. HIV affects specific cells of the
immune system. These can destroy many cells that the body can’t fight off
infection anymore. There is no cure at this time but with a proper medical care,
the virus can be controlled.
HIV in Women:
Woman who are infected with HIV typically get it by having sex with a man who is
infected or by sharing needles with an infected person.
●SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE
STDs are infection that you can get from having sex with someone who has the
infection. The causes of STDs are bacteria, parasites and viruses. Most STDs
affect both men and women, but in many cases the health problems they cause
can be more severe for women. If you have an STD caused by bacteria or
parasites, your health care provider can treat it with antibiotics or other
medicines. But if you have an STD caused by a virus, there is no cure but antiviral
medication can help control symptoms.

●SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
There are many male reproductive health challenges, such as low sexual desire,
ejaculation, disorders, penile disorders, impotence and pain erections.
Ways on how to take care of your
sexual and reproductive health
●Get to know your body
●Be honest with your partner/s
●Protect yourself form STDs and an unplanned pregnancy
●Visit your OBGYN regularly
●Get tested
REFERENCES

www.cdc.org/reproductivehealth
www.psychologytoday.com/waystoimprovereproductivehealth