We live in an age where personal choice is paramount, even for medical matters. But sometimes the balance of choice goes too far. It is fairly common nowadays for women to request medical interventions that have questionable scientific basis, and sometimes completely unnecessary.
Read more ..... It is said that early detection of a disease is key to its cure. 1. What is the importance of a woman to undergo health exams? Are they given the attention that is required? Being aware of general health and having regular health exams is a good habit. This provides an opportunity to detect some diseases that do not often present with bothersome symptoms, and take remedial measures pretty early. It is reasonable to combine general health exams at the same time as when women attend for the recommended screening tests. The general healthcare system in Kenya is wanting in terms of facilitating regular checks and screening, hence the vast majority of women will only present when a problem has already occurred.
Read more ..... The devastation of last weekend’s events is still fresh in our minds. This column commiserates with all those who lost loved ones, and wishes speedy recovery to those still nursing both physical and psychological trauma. It is not unusual for expectant women to be caught up in such events. In our present circumstances, it’s almost impossible to predict when and where the next attack will be. Day to day life must continue, but one must be vigilant at all times, ready to respond as appropriately as possible in the most dangerous of situations.
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Teenage pregnancy is defined as a pregnancy which ends when the female is still under the age of 20 years. It is important to realise that girls are capable of becoming pregnant as soon as they get to puberty. Some 12 to 13 year olds have become pregnant even before their first period! The rates of teenage pregnancies vary in different countries, but over 90 percent occur in developing countries.
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Giving forth to new life is a natural phenomenon, desired by almost all living creatures. Couples go through highly exciting emotions once a desired conception is confirmed.
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