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10 Points a Lesbian or Bisexual Woman Should Discuss with her Doctor

Sep 20th, 2009 | By Doctor.H.A | Category: Health

Worldwide, homosexuals constitute 2 to 10 % of the general population. In Lebanon, a population of almost 4 million persons, there would be an estimate of 80,000 to 400,000 homosexuals living in Lebanon. Estimates from a single study done in Lebanon in the 1990s showed that homosexuality is more prevalent in Lebanon than the generally [...]

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5 Reasons Health Care for Lesbians in Lebanon is at Stake

Sep 6th, 2009 | By Doctor.H.A | Category: Health

And 6 Easy Steps to Counteract Them
Lesbians and bisexual women are alienated from the health care system in Lebanon. Barriers to medical care that lesbians face can cause poorer mental and physical health. Here’s why:

Heterosexism and homophobia are endemic in Lebanon. “Coming Out” to your physician, even though essential, might be challenging. Lesbians worry about [...]

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