Meena Venkataramanan

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Considering getting your tubes tied? Here are answers to common questions.

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, gynecologists across the country have reported seeing an increase in patients who want to get their fallopian tubes tied. The Washington Post asked doctors about tubal sterilizations; here’s what …

Post-Roe, more Americans want their tubes tied. It isn’t easy.

Faced with pushback from doctors, patients seeking tubal sterilizations are on the rise — and are spreading the word online.

People with disabilities weigh medication, pregnancy in post-Roe world

After the Supreme Court struck down abortion protections, people with disabilities consider pregnancy risks while taking medications that could harm a fetus.

Debunking myths about vasectomies as their popularity increases post-Roe

Physicians spoke to The Washington Post about vasectomies as people rush to schedule them after last week’s Supreme Court decision overturned Roe v. Wade.

Men rush to get vasectomies after Roe ruling

The push for vasectomies comes as some physicians and patients are facing confusion and fear in a post-Roe world.