reproductive health
Americannoun
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the health of the reproductive organs and bodily systems involved in reproduction.
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the field of medical study concerned with the reproductive organs and related bodily systems.
Example Sentences
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Many major medical societies say mail access makes reproductive health care safer and more equitable, especially for people of limited means or who live in rural areas far from clinics.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
Doctors routinely prescribe them for miscarriage management, endometriosis, fibroids, complications from Cushing’s disease and other serious reproductive health conditions, where they can prevent infection or reduce severe pain.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
NHS data doesn't include people who get the pill from pharmacies, or acknowledge that some devices are now prescribed for longer without needing to be replaced, says Jenny Hall, professor of reproductive health at UCL.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Hood said women experiencing homelessness are especially vulnerable when preventive care, including sexual and reproductive health services, becomes harder to access.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
The net result is in each case the same—the altered ratio of the total amount of reproductive health to the total amount of reproductive disease.
From Prince Zaleski by Shiel, M. P. (Matthew Phipps)
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