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Quarter 2 - Module 4
Taking Care for the Reproductive
Organs
Science
Lesson Ways of Taking Care of the Reproductive organs
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To protect ourselves and others from illness, we need to have good personal hygiene.
Taking care of the reproductive organs contributes to the overall health of the person.
The reproductive organs are very sensitive parts of the body. Lack of proper care can result
to discomfort and even illness. This lesson will teach you the proper hygiene to avoid discomfort
and prevent serious illnesses.
Proper care of the reproductive organs starts with wearing of clean underwear. Boys and
girls of your age must practice proper hygiene to avoid discomfort and serious illnesses.
Proper Hygiene for Male
During puberty, your body experiences many changes. You should be aware that practicing
proper hygiene is important.
1. Take a bath everyday and wash your external reproductive organs with soap and water.
2. Keep your comfort room clean. See to it that the toilet bowls are clean before using them
3. Always change your underwear as often as needed.
4. Keep yourself clean.
5. Exercise regularly
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Proper Hygiene for Female
Menstruation is one of the vital processes of a woman’s body which deserve utmost caution
and self care. Ensuring proper hygiene during menses, and eating right is the key to ease the pain
you go through.
1. Wash your vagina regularly to maintain good hygiene.
2. Borrowing of underwear should be avoided.
3. Change your underwear often.
4. Change your sanitary napkin every 4-6 hours to avoid rashes and infections.
5. Consult a physician if problems may occur.
During menstruation, girls may experience pain in the lower abdomen. This is called
menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea.
Ways on how girls can relieve themselves from pain caused by menstruation
1. Take enough rest. Avoid staying up too late.
2. Apply a warm compress on the lower abdomen
3. Do moderate exercise like cycling movements while lying down.
Guide questions:
1. What are the proper ways of taking care of the reproductive organs?
2. Which of the mentioned practices do you regularly observe?
3. Do you think moderate exercise can lessen the pain during menstrual cramps? Explain.
4. How does circumcision help in maintaining the cleanliness of the
penis?
5. Why do you need to take care of your reproductive system?
What I Can Do
Reflect and then answer the following questions:
For boys:
Explain why circumcision is beneficial to your health?
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For Girls:
Explain how you could deal during menstrual period?
A. Write True if it shows proper care of the reproductive organs, and
false if not
________1. Seek medical advice if you feel something wrong with
your reproductive organ.
_______ 2. It is also right for the boys to borrow underwear from
their brother.
_______3. Always sit comfortable in a public toilet.
________4. Circumcision can make the penis clean.
________ 5. Use clean underwear every day.
B. Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. Which is NOT a change observed in a boy’s body during puberty?
a. development of voice
b. broadening of shoulders
c. development of breast
d. growth of hair in the armpit
2. Which is NOT a change observed in a girl’s body?
a. broadening of hips
b. development of muscles
c. development of breasts
d. occurrence of menstruation
3. Which of the following changes in puberty does not occur in males?
a. enlargement of sex organs
b. pubic hair growth
c. growth spurts
d. hips become round and wide
4. How many days does a normal menstrual cycle occur?
a. 7 days
b. 21 days
c.14 days
d. 28 day
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C. Explain the following questions briefly.
1.What are the proper ways of taking care of the reproductive organs?
Answer: ______________________________________________
2. Do you think moderate exercise can lessen the pain during menstrual
cramps?
Answer: _______________________________________________
3. How does circumcision help in maintaining the cleanliness of the
penis?
Answer: _______________________________________________
4. Christine had her first menstruation last month. On the second
month, she suffered severe menstrual pain. To whom should she
talk about her condition, mother or father? why?
Answer: _______________________________________________
5. Why do you need to take care of your reproductive system?
Answer: ______________________________________________
