Third Texas Woman Dies Amid Controversial Abortion Ban

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Third Texas Woman Dies Amid Controversial Abortion Ban
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A third woman has died in Texas due to complications from a miscarriage, highlighting the impact of the state's strict abortion laws on medical care. Porsha Ngumezi, who was 11 weeks pregnant, died after doctors opted for misoprostol instead of a dilation and curettage (D&C), a standard procedure for such cases, due to legal fears. Her death, deemed preventable by medical experts, underscores how abortion bans are pressuring doctors to avoid standard treatments, increasing risks for patients. The case has sparked criticism of the laws for endangering women's health.

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