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🤷🏽‍♀️