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Vasectomy failure through delayed recanalization presents a rare but documented risk that necessitates thorough patient counseling and robust follow-up protocols.

The 2024 U.S. SPR emphasizes the paramount importance of personal autonomy in contraceptive decision-making, particularly in light of historical and ongoing contraceptive coercion and reproductive mistreatment in the United States.

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Nuvo’s INVU™ platform provides FDA-cleared, physician-prescribed remote fetal non-stress tests, improving accessibility and reducing healthcare staff burden with real-time maternal and fetal health data.