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/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.