Having a child can be one of the most joyful experiences available to human beings. It can change lives for the better, give us new meaning and purpose, and strengthen our romantic partnerships. On the other hand, it can also be stressful (it is almost certain to be at least a little bit stressful at times), strain relationships, trigger all kinds of difficult or confusing emotions, and, if there are complications, such as health issues or financial difficulties.
Family Planning is a not-for-profit charitable organisation that has been operating for 75 years. We work to promote a positive view of sexuality to enable people to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health. Family Planning provides a range of services including sexual and reproductive health information.
THE LETHAL nature of intraabdominal abscesses is evident from published rates of mortality that range from 30% in treated patients to 80% to 100% in patients with undrained abscesses.1-3 However, recent advances in diagnostic radiology have substantially altered the investigative approach and therapeutic alternatives for such patients.
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs used in the treatment of cancer may be taken as tablets or, more commonly, given by intravenous drip directly into a vein. Many different drugs are available, which generally work by killing or slowing the growth of fast-growing cells.