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Reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialists' knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes regarding the care for transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
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F&S reports [F S Rep] 2023 May 29; Vol. 4 (2), pp. 213-223. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 May 29 (Print Publication: 2023). - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Objective: To investigate associations between reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) providers' prior training and current knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors regarding fertility preservation and family building for transgender and gender-diverse (T/GD) patients.<br />Design: The survey was distributed to members of the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, the REI-physician-focused professional body within the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, with additional participants recruited through snowball sampling.<br />Results: Participants (n = 206) reported on training in T/GD care; 51% endorsed prior training. Most participants (93%) believed T/GD individuals were as fit for parenthood as cisgender individuals. Prior training was associated with an increased likelihood of offering T/GD health resources and more frequent consultations with specialist colleagues.Common barriers to providing care indicated by respondents included cost, delays in gender-affirming care, and lack of knowledge of the potential impact of hormonal interventions. Common facilitators included education and training, prior experience, and affordability of services.<br />Conclusions: Most REI providers believed T/GD individuals are fit for parenthood and agreed that prior training facilitates care for T/GD patients. The lack of provider knowledge emerged as a barrier to care. Although training helped facilitate some components of care, systemic barriers such as the cost and variability of patient population characteristics/experiences are important considerations when serving T/GD individuals.<br /> (© 2023 Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of American Society for Reproductive Medicine.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2666-3341
- Volume :
- 4
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- F&S reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37398621
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xfre.2023.03.009