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Want Birth Control? How Long Are You Prepared To Wait?

Young women attempting to obtain tubal ligations are often blocked by physicians, despite the procedure being safe and legal.

Want Birth Control? How Long Are You Prepared To Wait?
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A 30-year old British woman recently made news for getting birth control. The catch? Her method of choice was permanent sterilization, and it took her four years of trying – including lobbying the National Health Service – to get it.

This situation is not unique to England. Many women seeking to find a permanent method of birth control are routinely turned away, despite it being a legal and safe procedure. Why? Their doctors think they’re too young.

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