On Sept. 18, Senate File 538 forced the UnityPoint LGBTQ Clinic in Cedar Falls to stop providing puberty blockers, hormones and surgeries to treat gender dysphoria for those under 18.
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Before the repeal, Arizona was one of at least seven states with curriculum laws around LGBTQ issues.
LGBTQ Iowans make up nearly 4% of the state. Yet, the population particularly transgender Iowans face disparities in receiving necessary health care.
Only 40% of lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning people in Iowa report being out to their personal doctor or healthcare provider. According to a 2018 poll, 38% reported that they needed to see a provider in the past 12 months but could not, or chose not to. When asked why they chose not to see a provider, 35% cited cost, 12% reported previous negative experiences and 7% reported transportation or distance impacting their access.
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