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The Permanent Birth Control Option Doctors Rarely Mention

The Permanent Birth Control Option Doctors Rarely Mention

Update: 2025-05-28
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Anna North spent years reporting on reproductive health — so she was surprised when her doctor suggested a birth control method she’d never heard of. In this episode, Anna shares why she chose to end her potential for having kids while giving birth to one… and who else might want to consider this little-known procedure.



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The Permanent Birth Control Option Doctors Rarely Mention

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