As an Ob/Gyn practicing in the state of Virginia, I can attest first-hand that the current regulations restrict access to critical cancer screenings and annual care for thousands of Virginia women – particularly women in low-income areas, who rely heavily on these services and facilities for life-saving health care.   These TRAP regulations are not based on medical evidence but, instead, politics.  Abortion is, and should continue to be, a decision that is made by a woman and her family, with consultation from her doctor.