Texas laws ban abortion except when a pregnant person is facing a "life-threatening condition." The results indicate that OB-GYNs, of whom a shortage already exists in Texas, are experiencing significant professional stresses due to the ban,

More doctors are considering leaving or retiring early, while fewer medical students are applying to obstetrics and gynecology residencies in Texas.

Texas abortion bans have put OB/GYN physicians under considerable stress, with most feeling the restrictions inhibit their ability to care for patients and some considering leaving the state or retiring early,