The article explores the author's decision to pursue infertility during the challenges of the summer of 2020 when both a virus and her marriage were unraveling. Despite her husband’s initial opposition to birth control and their Catholic background, she faced hurdles in obtaining contraceptives from medical professionals who shared similar beliefs. This struggle culminated in a painful experience of miscarriage that further complicated their relationship and her sense of autonomy over her body.
"I decided that I would become infertile."
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