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This comprehensive guide explores the male and female reproductive systems, detailing the three phases of menstruation: the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase, all within the context of an average 28-day cycle. It also addresses the prevalence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women, their causes, symptoms, and preventive measures, including hydration and hygiene practices. Additionally, we provide critical statistics on reproductive health in Haiti and include useful Creole phrases for communication about health concerns.
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Three Phases of Menstruation • Follicular phase (pre-ovulatory phase) • Ovulation • The luteal phase (post-ovulatory phase). • The average Menstrual Cycle lasts 28 days • Menstrual Cycles are counted from the first day of menstrual bleeding.
UTIs • Bacterial infection within urinary tract • Women are most suceptible • Causes: bacteria around rectal area, sexual intercourse, holding in urine too long • Symptoms: burning sensation during urination, frequent urinating, blood in urine • Prevention: drink plenty of clean H2O, wiping front back, clean genital area before AND after intercourse
Let Them Know.. • Not to wash/contact genital area with collected rain water, especially if it has not been purified • Water can be cleaned easiest by boiling it; bottled water works even better if available • Explain to them the purpose for contraceptives (mainly condoms).
Haiti Statistics • 266,000 Births/Year • Infant mortality rate: 53 deaths/1000 live births • Maternal mortality rate: 350 deaths/100,000 live births • Contraceptive Prevalence: 32% • Prenatal care, at least one visit: 85% • Prenatal care, at least four visits: 54% • Delivery care, skilled attendant at birth: 26% • Delivery care, institutional delivery: 25%
Medical Creole Phrases • Kombetimounougenyen? • How many children do you have? • Eskeoukon gen lafyev? • Do you used to have a fever? • Eskeoufesik? • Are you a diabetic? • Kikotelife mal? • Where does it hurt?
Ki denyefwaou ten gen ou? • When is the last time you had your period? • Eskeou gen diare? • Do you have diarrhea? • Mwen pa gen apeti? • I have no appetite • Mwenendispoze • I fainted
Poster Time! • Safe Sex Charts • Female Reproductive System • Male Reproductive System