Permanent contraception is also referred to as sterilization. As the name implies, it is a permanent form of birth control. It is suitable for couples who harbor no future desires for more children, and is also recommended in individuals with certain medical conditions where pregnancy is ill advised

In days gone by, hospital admissions for various reproductive health problems was the norm. But in the last few decades, women’s healthcare has changed so much that reasons for admitting women in hospitals are becoming less and less. Many problems can now be addressed in an outpatient setting, so called ambulatory or day care.Ambulatory care is consultation, treatment, or intervention using advanced medical technology delivered on an outpatient basis. The patient's stay at the health facility, from registration to discharge, occurs on a single calendar day

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.