Reproductive health

This study was conducted to find out the influence of knowledge on family planning Practices among women of child bearing age in Ovia North L.G.A, Edo State. To therefore achieve the purpose of the study, five (5) research questions guided the study
A descriptive survey design was used for the study. The sample size for the study was hundred (100) students. The Research instrument was a self-structured questionnaire with Section A, B and C Section A seeks to elicit responses on the socio-emographic
character of respondents, while Section B seeks to elicit responses on the level of knowledge about family planning among women of childbearing age, and Section C elicits diverse family planning practices among women of child bearing age. The
instrument was validated by the researcher's supervisor and two experts in the Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Education (H.S.E.), Faculty of Education. To determine the reliability of the instrument, the internal consistency reliability was adopted. In this vein, twenty (20) copies of the instrument were administered to the respondents who were not part of the target population. Based on the findings, it was concluded that A significant number of women in Ovia North Local Government Area have heard of family planning. While condom use is common, the use of modern contraceptives such as pills, injectables, or IUDs is relatively low. Many women have received family planning services from health facilities, although access is not universal. A considerable proportion of women have discontinued a family planning method due to side effects, indicating a need for better counseling and support for women using contraceptive methods, ensuring they are informed about potential side effects and how to manage them, thereby improving access to family planning services and enhancing the overall awareness of the health benefits of family planning. These efforts are crucial in ensuring better reproductive health outcomes and empowering women to make informed decisions about their family planning choices.

This study investigated the pro-fertility effects of pineapple (Ananas comosus) on the reproduction of female Wistar albino rats. Reproductive health represents a fundamental aspect of overall well-being, and the relationship between nutrition and female reproductive function has gained significant attention. The research aimed to evaluate the profertility effects of fresh pineapple juice consumption on reproductive parameters including organ development and hormonal regulation.Thirty Female Wistar albino rats were used as experimental models, with doses of normal control, 5mg/kg Folic acid, 5mg/kg tamoxfene, then 5ml/kg and 20ml/kg of fresh pineapple juice administered over a 21-days treatment period. Results demonstrated significant estrogenic effects with dose-dependent increases in reproductive organ mass,particularly uterine weight, across all treatment groups compared to controls. Hormonal assays revealed notable alterations in reproductive hormone levels, including changes in luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and estrogen levels, indicating enhanced estrogenic activity and modulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis. The findings suggest that pineapple extract possesses measurable pro-fertility properties mediated through its complex array of bioactive compounds. The mechanism appears to involve anti-inflammatory effects, antioxidant protection, hormonal modulation that collectively create favorable conditions for reproductive function