About this episode
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. … Recommended from the archive #71 A Childless Man Gets a C-Section … Articles by Anna North (Vox) • The cancer-reducing birth control method you might not have heard of • What science is just starting to understand about periods • The failed promise of egg freezing • Anna’s newsletter: Kids Today … Novels by Anna North (using our links supports the show!) • Outlawed • Bog Queen … Sponsors (using our links supports the show!) • Blueland: 15% off your first order at blueland.com/longshort • Blissy: 60 nights risk-free + 30% off at blissy.com/longshortpod with code LONGSHORTPOD … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What , another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices