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Postcode lottery on contraception

by isleofman.com 22nd March 2006
A senior politician is claiming young women are facing a postcode lottery when it comes to family planning services in the Isle of Man.

Leonard Singer MLC (pictured) says those who don't live in Douglas are seriously disadvantaged when it comes to getting sexual health advice.

He says many people find it too embarrassing to go to their doctors to discuss such matters, and believes the consequences are unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections.

Mr Singer says the solution is simple:
Posted by isleofman.com
Wednesday 22nd, March 2006 09:32pm.

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