Reproductive Health: common misconceptions

If your child says… “No disease means complete reproductive health.”

Ask together

Why would a healthy person seek counselling?

What’s true

Someone without disease may still need emotional support, information or reproductive care.

If your child says… “Fewer deaths automatically stop population growth.”

Ask together

Would subtracting fewer deaths leave more people or fewer?

What’s true

With births unchanged, fewer deaths increase population growth.

If your child says… “Breastfeeding prevents pregnancy even after periods return.”

Ask together

Which required condition is missing once periods return?

What’s true

Breastfeeding provides contraceptive protection only temporarily, with frequent exclusive feeding and no return of periods.

If your child says… “Contraceptive pills protect against infections too.”

Ask together

Does preventing egg release stop contact with infected fluids?

What’s true

Pills provide no infection barrier; condoms reduce contact with infected fluids and lower STI risk.

If your child says… “Tubectomy removes the uterus.”

Ask together

Where is the uterus in the tubectomy diagram?

What’s true

The tubes are interrupted, while the uterus remains; these operations provide no STI protection.

If your child says… “MTP prevents pregnancy from starting.”

Ask together

In this case, has pregnancy already begun?

What’s true

MTP concerns an established pregnancy and must follow legal safeguards, which exclude sex selection.

If your child says… “No symptoms means no infection.”

Ask together

Which gives evidence here: feeling well or the positive test?

What’s true

An infection can spread even when it causes no noticeable symptoms.

If your child says… “Infertility means a couple can never have children.”

Ask together

Does this blockage prevent placing an embryo directly into the uterus?

What’s true

Some causes are treatable, and assisted reproduction can help some couples conceive.