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Vasectomy, a.k.a. male sterilization, is often thought of as the “other” form of sterilization. Female sterilization is much more common, even though vasectomy is just as effective, safer, and costs less. Let’s take a closer look at this misunderstood method.
The FDA is recommending words of caution for the label of the permanent birth control method Essure.
We talk a lot about the awesome things that the Affordable Care Act has done for women’s health, including birth control coverage without out-of-pocket costs and other preventive services. Preventive care is important for men, too—so what’s covered for them?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced their plans to respond to concerns about the safety and effectiveness of the permanent birth control method Essure.
There's been a growing campaign to get the FDA to review the permanent birth control method Essure. Essure is a set of coils that a health care provider inserts in the fallopian tubes, where the coils cause the tubes to close up within a few months.
