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We spend a lot of time talking about how to use the many different forms of birth control to choose whether and when to get pregnant. But what if you never want to be pregnant again, or even pregnant ever? You might be thinking about having your “tubes tied.”
If you’re already a parent and think it’s time to say “stop” or “pause” on the babymaking (but not necessarily on the lovemaking, thankyouverymuch), consider your birth control options.
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?
