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New Mexico Clinics See 50% Hormone-Therapy Surge After Texas Ban

5/4/2026

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Planned Parenthood clinics in New Mexico reported a 50% rise in hormone-treatment patients, half from other states.
The rise follows Texas Senate Bill 14, a 2023 law sponsored by 95 Republicans that bans hormone therapy, puberty blockers and transition surgeries for minors.
Planned Parenthood CEO Adrianne Mansanares said surge shows patients’ need to avoid traveling for care, while Republican Party chair Amy Barela argued taxpayer dollars should not fund gender-affirming services.

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Planned Parenthood clinics in New Mexico reported a 50% rise in hormone-treatment patients, half from other states.
The rise follows Texas Senate Bill 14, a 2023 law sponsored by 95 Republicans that bans hormone therapy, puberty blockers and transition surgeries for minors.
Planned Parenthood CEO Adrianne Mansanares said surge shows patients’ need to avoid traveling for care, while Republican Party chair Amy Barela argued taxpayer dollars should not fund gender-affirming services.