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Leah Spasova
Coverage of Leah Spasova in the Nexus archive.
- Woman denied permanent birth control on NHS wins case with ombudsman
Leah Spasova from Oxfordshire spent 10 years fighting to obtain tubal ligation on the NHS, which was denied due to fears she might regret it, while men could access vasectomies. She won her case with the health ombudsman, highlighting questions about the accessibility of permanent female contraceptive procedures.
- Woman’s fight for sterilisation raises questions over access to procedure
Leah Spasova, a psychologist denied sterilisation on the NHS, successfully challenged the decision through the health ombudsman, sparking debate over unequal access to the procedure for women compared to men. Critics argue funding refusals and strict eligibility criteria violate bodily autonomy, while others cite medical concerns for tighter controls.