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In a story that's actually all too common, a woman was denied medical care because she might get pregnant. The care in question is a medication for the treatment of cluster headaches that are so severe they sometimes cause her to pass out. But the doctor said he wouldn't even tell her the name of the medication because it could cause birth defects IF she got pregnant, something she has no intention of doing.
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In fact, my housemate is in a similar situation. They need a hysterectomy for reasons I won't go into, but their doctor is denying them the surgery because they might change their mind about having kids at some point years from now. This leaves them with a daily condition that is painful, and makes being out of the house for extended periods of time difficult.
We need to firmly establish in US law that people have an absolute right to control their bodies.
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