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Texas OB-GYNs Face Crisis Amid Abortion Law Chaos

8/20/2025

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Dr. Damla Karsan, an OB-GYN in Texas, contemplates leaving due to restrictive abortion laws but decides to stay for her patients.
Texas anticipates a 15% shortage of OB-GYNs by 2030, with many doctors feeling overworked and fearing legal repercussions.
New laws create confusion regarding abortion care, affecting doctor-patient relationships and instilling fear in both parties.
Karsan and her colleagues remain dedicated to their practice, highlighting the need for collective action to safeguard patient care.

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Story summary

Dr. Damla Karsan, an OB-GYN in Texas, contemplates leaving due to restrictive abortion laws but decides to stay for her patients.
Texas anticipates a 15% shortage of OB-GYNs by 2030, with many doctors feeling overworked and fearing legal repercussions.
New laws create confusion regarding abortion care, affecting doctor-patient relationships and instilling fear in both parties.
Karsan and her colleagues remain dedicated to their practice, highlighting the need for collective action to safeguard patient care.