Posts Tagged‘women’

How Much Does Tubal Ligation Reversal Cost?

Did you know that every year, 700,000 US women undergo tubal ligation? Also called tubal sterilization, it’s a permanent birth control method. It involves blocking, cutting, or tying the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy permanently. One reason behind tubal ligation’s popularity is its high success rate ranging from 97% to 99%. While that means pregnancies can still occur after, they’re rare, with the odds being only 1% to 3.7%. Moreover, it can be free or low-cost under some insurance plans. Unfortunately, the opposite applies to getting the procedure reversed. So, how much does tubal ligation reversal cost then? Why should…

Empowering Women to Enter the World of Business

According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 2008 report, 52,000 women in Nigeria die due to pregnancy or labor complications every year.  For Senator Nenadi Esther, this figure was unacceptable, as it equates to 145 women each day. Every nation’s greatest asset is its people and they require investment. For Esther Nenadi Usman, a lot of challenges exist, but they can be overcome. Key Challenges in Nigeria According to Usman, there are a number of key challenges of importance in Nigeria. In her role of former finance minister and a proud member of the state of Southern Kaduna community,…