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Interesting dilema

hsawaknow — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:06:18 GMT

I lost my insurance when I got divorced and now receive medical. I needed to see ob/gyn and the next available appointment was in December and I couldn't wait that long. My first choice was to find a womens health center that didn't perform termination of pregnancies and I could not find one. I did find many P.P. I really didnt want to go but remembered how good they were to me as a teen and after 33 years went back to get 2 tests done.

Despite my personal feelings, they offer so many services that I didn't even know they offered and lots of information and free birthcontrol. I gave a small donation because one of the tests they performed is a simple blood test, that people probably dont even know about yet should get if your not in a monogamous (sp) relationship. I even told my nurse that although I didn't agree one of their practices, they offer so much to poor women, young women or women who want to be anonymous.

These are just my and experiences but thought I would pass it along to those who wonder what PP does.

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MyGirlsMom — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:19:23 GMT

Thank you so very much for your experience and I hope your tests and examination, prove you are healthy.

BUT

You may get a wee bit of negative feedback.

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:11:52 GMT

Planned parenthood was there for me when I was young and needed them I will always

donate and support those who fight to keep them funded.

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hsawaknow — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:15:03 GMT

@MyGirlsMom wrote:
Thank you so very much for your experience and I through your tests and examination, you are healthy.

BUT

You may get a wee bit of negative feedback.

Thank you for the warning. It wasn't my first choice and I looked for a womens clinic but they only thing in the 3 cities I checked was PP.

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deepwaterdotter — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:15:07 GMT

My pastor's wife is employed by the local PP. She has spoke of how many women would not be able to get routine, affordable ob/gyn attention if the facility did not exist.

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mstyrion 1 — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:15:55 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
Planned parenthood was there for me when I was young and needed them I will always
donate and support those who fight to keep them funded.

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Me too, indoor kitty.

What the OP saw is the reality of all that PP does for women--not the shady organization the pundits want you to believe. It would be a tragedy for everyone who needs their services if they were to go away.

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Melania — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:20:21 GMT

I'm so glad you were able to get the care you DESERVED.

Every woman deserves that .. Sadly one state in particular doesn't care about that and are doing everything in their power to take it away. People just think they performed one procedure. Hey people...how about you educate yourselves?

How anyone can be okay with that is mind blowing.

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daisyk — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:21:47 GMT

@mstyrion 1 wrote:
@QVCkitty1 wrote:
Planned parenthood was there for me when I was young and needed them I will always
donate and support those who fight to keep them funded.
________________________________________________________

Me too, indoor kitty.

What the OP saw is the reality of all that PP does for women--not the shady organization the pundits want you to believe. It would be a tragedy for everyone who needs their services if they were to go away.

I couldn't agree more with your statement.

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tansy — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:31:08 GMT

I'm happy you were able to get the care you needed, hsawaknow. I hope all's well with you.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:37:55 GMT

Yes.

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RoughDraft — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:43:44 GMT

@hsawaknow good luck on your test results and thank you for your post.

Something that seems to be overlooked is the fact that PP also offers diagnostic and treatment services to males.

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Marp — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:46:07 GMT

@Melania wrote:
I'm so glad you were able to get the care you DESERVED.

Every woman deserves that .. Sadly one state in particular doesn't care about that and are doing everything in their power to take it away. People just think they performed one procedure. Hey people...how about you educate yourselves?
How anyone can be okay with that is mind blowing.

There are now two states that have cut Medicaid funding to PP. Texas announced today; there is a 14 day stay in Louisiana.

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occasionalrain — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:46:29 GMT

PP has saved lives, prevented teen pregnancy, and provides services to those who have no other option. I'm not so arrogant that I expect others to adhere to my values or be bound by my beliefs.

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Libbylady — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:47:23 GMT

I have been a PP volunteer for 35 years, served on their Board of Directors for 6 years, ran several committees, and chaired some fundraisers. When you see the work and dedication up close it is amazing what can be done on often a shoestring budget.

I personally went to PP for my yearly check-ups because, at the time I was a Board member, I learned that as a fully insured client, two uninsured women could have the same check-up with the profit of my visit. This was a very easy way for me to help other women and I encouraged my friends to do the same.

PP is the one organization DH & I contribute to regularly. We know how important donors are to an organization where most of the people who use it are not it's donors. The motto of "Care. No matter what." is exactly what they are.

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NycVixen — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:51:45 GMT

PP was also there for me when I was a teenager. I agree that many go out of their way to make it seem like they only do one thing.

TBH, regardless if one is pro-life or pro-choice, what has always bothered me even when I was a teenager is how those that rally against PP etc. seem to be mostly males that will never need those services and can't get pregnant. What I have read and seen is that they vehemently oppose certain organizations and try to push laws to limit access because they are not and will never be directly impacted.

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occasionalrain — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:53:44 GMT

LIbbylady, I admire you and what you do for all of us whether we need PP's service or not.

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Libbylady — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 02:22:11 GMT

So nice to hear all the positive voices on this thread. Thank you for all the hearts.... I can't figure out how that is done so.... hearts right back!

I'm glad that some of you were/ are PP clients and donors. I wish everyone was aware of all the available services for women, men and families who don't have the options that most of us take for granted.

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GingerPeach — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 02:27:03 GMT

Hi @Libbylady

To give a heart to a post, simply go to the post, click on the red heart at the bottom of that post, and your "heart" will be given to that post.

You will notice that once you do that, the heart turns gray and is no longer active to you (although others can still give hearts). That's because one person can only give one heart per post.

And thank you for all the good work you have done for PP.

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hsawaknow — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 02:48:28 GMT

@tansy wrote:
I'm happy you were able to get the care you needed, hsawaknow. I hope all's well with you.

Thank you, I got the care and information that I needed. I was grateful for their services and how well I was treated there.

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spent2much — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 03:02:56 GMT

In the United States so far this year, they have performed approximately 874,402 abortions.