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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

Stonewall wade into the cervix debate

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OvaHere · 27/09/2021 22:54

And complain that the very things they lobbied for are now putting people at risk.

twitter.com/stonewalluk/status/1442536359990743042

Yes Stonewall, if people change their sex markers on medical records they may not get the health care they need.

We told you this.

There just aren't enough facepalms. Shock

For cervical screenings, only people with an ‘F’ marker on their GP registration are currently automatically invited for a screening. Although everyone with a cervix can request screening, the current IT system doesn’t automatically invite those with an ‘M’ marker.

This puts the onus on trans and non-binary people to request screening, and results in barriers to accessing this crucial healthcare. A recent study found that only 58 per cent of trans male and non-binary interviewees had been screened

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merrymouse · 27/09/2021 23:01

Are they suggesting that cervical smear invitations should also be sent to men?

Is there a missing tweet?

MrsOvertonsWindow · 27/09/2021 23:00

It's like banging our heads against a wall - repeatedly. Everything that women warn about is beginning to happen. Pleased to see they're getting so much push back in the responses.

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