The 19-year-old, who was being assessed for endometriosis, was denied a transvaginal ultrasound
A woman was refused a hospital test because she had never had sexual intercourse. Liverpool Women's Hospital denied the 19-year-old patient, who was being assessed for endometriosis, a transvaginal ultrasound, according to a recent VICE World News Investigation.
Nearly 200 tests were contacted as a part of the investigation and 57 responded to confirm they offered the scans. A transvaginal ultrasound enables doctors to look inside the body at organs such as the ovaries or the womb according to the NHS website. Many people with it struggle to get a diagnosis due to a lack of understanding about its symptoms and the limited range of diagnostic tests available. A spokesperson for Stonewall told VICE World News: "Denying people healthcare because of their sexuality, sexual history or gender identity can have life-threatening consequences.
The British Medical Society updated its guidance in October last year, saying "the concept of virginity plays no part in the clinical decision making for transvaginal ultrasound". A spokesperson for Liverpool Women's Hospital said patients who haven't had sex will be eligible for the examination later this year.
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