A state of physical, mental and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system at all stages of life. The term implies that people are able to have the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when and how often to do so. Implicit in this are the rights of men and women to be informed and to have access to safe, effective, affordable and acceptable methods of the family planning method of their choice and the right to appropriate health-care services that enable women to safely go through pregnancy and childbirth.