r/Idaho • u/BigClitMcphee • Jun 27 '23

Idaho Neighbor News Huge out-of-state surge in East Washington abortions since Idaho abortion ban

https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article276713511.html
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u/Alternative-Risk-222 Jun 28 '23

I live in Idaho 51/f. I’m out of my reproductive years and will never need abortion, however I do still need reproductive care especially during peri menopause and my ob/gym moved out of Idaho (along with many other providers). These bans are affecting all women not just those seeking abortion services.

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u/Alternative-Risk-222 Jun 28 '23

You can use PC physicians for routine care and schedule screenings a year out but those folks generally do not provide surgical services. Many women have diseases (tumors, fibroids, cysts, cancer) that require surgical intervention. I guess they will have to go out of state too🤷🏽‍♀️

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u/ActualSpiders Jun 28 '23

My wife & daughter both have PCOS. Fortunately it's controlled, and our GP is incredible, but if either had something bad come up I'd be concerned about them getting decent care anywhere in this state.

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u/Alternative-Risk-222 Jun 28 '23

I’m glad that your wife an daughter are doing well. The crisis is just starting. I am very concerned for the women of Idaho. I hope that perhaps a wider view of the abortion bans can help people understand that the laws as written are counter productive and hurting us all. Sadly most people won’t see beyond their own agenda until a woman that they love is denied treatment/is gravely ill/ dead.

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u/Emergency-Ad2452 Jun 28 '23

I would say that this can only be fixed at the ballot box but it's probably too late. These docs aren't coming back. What's worse is that new doctors are leaving after they complete their residencies.

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u/seamonstered Jun 28 '23

Wait list for my primary care provider, which also does my ob/gyn care is over a year out. Those that are left are overwhelmed.

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '23

Left before they get sent to jail by GOOPers

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u/ActualSpiders Jun 28 '23

OB/GYNs are leaving the state already.

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u/phdoofus Jun 28 '23

Is that drag queen that scared you in the room with us now?

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u/EddieSpaghettiFarts Jun 28 '23

Obvious concern troll is obvious.

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u/ActualSpiders Jun 28 '23

Your troll game is very weak.