Reproductive Health Support Services in the UK

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What is good sexual and reproductive health?

Good sexual and reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system. It implies that people are able to have a satisfying and safe sex life, the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when, and how often to do so.

What is reproductive health?

Reproductive healthcare is defined as the constellation of methods, techniques and services that contribute to reproductive health and well-being by preventing and solving reproductive health problems.

Why is reproductive health important?

Reproductive health needs to be part of day-to-day business for many key services, and support for healthy behaviour change must be important for all. Prior to a woman’s first pregnancy, opportunities to embed both contraception and preconception care through relevant health and non-health contacts should be identified.

Where can I find sexual and reproductive health information?

Sexual and reproductive health information is provided via the national programme Sexwise. HIV prevention resources are available for free by HIV Prevention England, the national HIV prevention programme. Sexual and reproductive health information for professionals is provided via the national programme Sexwise.

What is the women's reproductive health survey?

Delivering on a key commitment in the Women’s Health Strategy, the Women’s Reproductive Health Survey will seek women’s views across England on issues including periods, contraception, fertility, pregnancy and the menopause. Findings from the survey will then be used to better understand women’s reproductive health experiences over time.

How can women help shape reproductive health policy?

Women in England are being encouraged to help shape reproductive health policy by sharing their experiences, as the government launches a landmark survey. Launch of national online survey to gather vital data on women’s menstrual health, contraception, pregnancy planning and menopause

What is the PHE reproductive health programme?

The PHE reproductive health programme takes a life-course approach from menstruation to menopause and provides a national framework to support regionally and locally-led action. The planned publication of the ‘women’s reproductive health action plan’ in March 2020 was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is the Public Health England reproductive health programme?

The work of the Public Health England ( PHE) reproductive health programme aims to address the needs of all women regardless of their sexual orientation or ‘trans’ status. (Trans is an inclusive term to describe people whose gender is not the same as, or does not sit comfortably with, the sex they were assigned at birth.)

What Is Reproductive Health Support

1. https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/sexual-health-services/guide-to-sexual-health-services/
2. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phe-womens-reproductive-health-programme-2020-to-2021/womens-reproductive-health-programme-progress-products-and-next-steps
3. https://www.who.int/westernpacific/health-topics/reproductive-health
4. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5b647307ed915d375bfdc1d6/A_consensus_statement_reproductive_health_is_a_public_health_issue.pdf
5. https://www.unfpa.org/sexual-reproductive-health
6. https://www.bma.org.uk/media/2114/bma-womens-reproductive-health-report-aug-2018.pdf

Reproductive Health Support Information

1. https://www.womens-health-concern.org/
2. https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/sexual-and-reproductive