PARENTS of women with intellectual disabilities are going straight
for sterilisation procedures rather than ''existing and viable options''
to help control menstruation and contraception, a national Senate
inquiry has heard.
Associate Professor Sonia Grover, a gynaecologist at the
Royal Children's Hospital, told the hearing she was horrified when she
received ''straight-out'' requests for hysterectomies. She said
increasing access to respite care, helping women manage their periods,
and ensuring contraception is in place are options ''so these young
women, if they are able, can enjoy a close sexual relationship without
risks of pregnancy if they are not able to have a pregnancy and care for
a child''.
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