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EPISODE · Feb 7, 2019 · 7 MIN

Done Having Kids? Consider Vasectomy as a Family Planning Option

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Vasectomy is simple, safe, and shockingly underused in the United States. When a couple decides they are done having children, who takes on the responsibility of permanent birth control? Women's health expert Kirtly Parker Jones, MD, dives into the facts, myths, and cultural differences around vasectomy, and explains why this 15-minute procedure might be the better choice for many couples. Learn about options, reversibility, and how vasectomy plays into broader conversations about gender, autonomy, and equality in family planning.

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