“Lights and Shades” of Fertility Preservation in Transgender Men Patients: A Clinical and Pathological Review

D’Amato, Antonio; Cascardi, Eliano; Etrusco, Andrea; Laganà, Antonio Simone; Schönauer, Luca Maria; Cazzato, Gerardo; Vimercati, Antonella; Malvasi, Antonio; Damiani, Gianluca Raffaello; Naro, Edoardo Di; Trojano, Giuseppe; Cicinelli, Ettore; Vitagliano, Amerigo; Dellino, Miriam

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“…Although the findings of our study provide comprehensive and varied elements of the fertility technologies and challenges experienced by queer individuals regarding fertility, it is important to recognize fertility preservation (FP) as an additional method that queer individuals like lesbians and transmen could utilize. This is a technique of maintaining and safeguarding the reproductive tissues, sperm, and eggs for the purpose of having biological offsprings in future [54]. Studies have highlighted currently available, well-established FB technologies, such as embryo and oocyte cryopreservation, ovarian and testicular tissue cryopreservation, and sperm cryopreservation [54][55][56].…”

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“…This is a technique of maintaining and safeguarding the reproductive tissues, sperm, and eggs for the purpose of having biological offsprings in future [54]. Studies have highlighted currently available, well-established FB technologies, such as embryo and oocyte cryopreservation, ovarian and testicular tissue cryopreservation, and sperm cryopreservation [54][55][56].…”

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Holistic Sexual-Reproductive Healthcare Services and Needs for Queer Individuals: Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives

Seretlo,

Smuts,

Mokgatle

2024

Healthcare

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There are ongoing debates and controversies about whether genderqueer individuals have specific sexual-reproductive healthcare services and needs (SRHSNs). This study intended to identify and explore queer-specific SRHSNs among healthcare providers (HCPs) in Gauteng Province, South Africa. This was an exploratory sequential mixed-methods study, and this article focuses on the qualitative findings of that investigation. Thirty-three HCPs were purposively sampled, and semi-structured one-on-one interviews were used to collect data between September and November 2023. The data were analyzed using thematic content analysis (TCA). The results of this study revealed nine main themes: a crucial need for inclusive healthcare facilities; a need for psychological, counseling, and therapeutic support in sexual and reproductive healthcare; access to sexual-reproductive education and integrating support; suggested reproductive health services for queer sexual wellness; improved accessibility and particular queer reproductive healthcare; optimizing services related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) access, and sexually transmitted illness (STI) treatment; genderqueer persons’ parenthood aspirations and empowerment; the safe availability of intimacy tools; and navigation transitions. A holistic and inclusive healthcare approach that fits psychological support, comprehensive sexual-reproductive education, and specialized services to accommodate the unique needs of queer individuals should be implemented and made easily accessible.

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Holistic Sexual-Reproductive Healthcare Services and Needs for Queer Individuals: Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives

Seretlo,

Smuts,

Mokgatle

2024

Healthcare

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“…Infertility has significant negative physical, psychological, and social impacts on the lives of infertile couples, particularly women [ 4 ]. The presence of other factors such as a T-shaped uterus [ 5 ], FIGO type 3 leiomyomas [ 6 , 7 ] and process of fertility preservation for transgender men [ 8 ] may be a cause or concomitant cause of increased anxiety or depression in patients. A history of infertility is potential predictors of early and premature menopause in women [ 9 ].…”

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Anxiety, depression, and stress: a comparative study between couples with male and female infertility

Khalesi,

Kenarsari

2024

BMC Women's Health

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Background and aim Although infertility as a significant cause of marital crises is prevalent almost equally in men and women, infertile women are under more pressure and distress than infertile men. Therefore, this study was conducted aiming to compare anxiety, depression, and stress between couples with male and female infertility. Methods In this descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study, 40 couples (n = 80) with male infertility and 40 couples (n = 80) with female infertility were referred to the infertility clinic of Al-Zahra Educational and Medical Center, Rasht, Iran. Eligible infertile couples were selected by convenience sampling method. The data collection tool was a two-part questionnaire consisting of a demographic information form and a short form of the standard Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). Data analysis was carried out using descriptive and inferential statistical tests at a significant level of p < 0.05. Results The severity of depression, anxiety, and stress also had a statistically significant difference between men and women. The severity of depression was mild in 57.5% of infertile women and moderate in 40% of infertile men. The severity of anxiety was moderate in 42.5% of infertile women and mild in 57.5% of infertile men. The severity of stress was Severe in 37.5% of infertile women and mild in 40% of infertile men. There was a statistically significant difference between infertile women and men in terms of depression (t=-4.213, df = 1619, p < 0.001), anxiety (t=-7.261, df = 2274, p < 0.001), and stress (t=-9.046, df = 2308, p < 0.001) subscales, and the total scores (t=-7.709, df = 2315, p < 0.001). The depression, stress and anxiety levels were higher in infertile women than in healthy women with infertile spouses. This difference was statistically significant (p < 0.01). The depression, anxiety, and stress levels were significantly different between infertile men and healthy men with infertile wives (p < 0.001). Conclusion The results of this study indicated that depression, anxiety, and stress were more prevalent in infertile women than in infertile men. The severity levels of depression, anxiety, and stress in the wives of infertile men were higher than those in the spouses of infertile women.

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“Management of andrological disorders from childhood and adolescence to transition age: guidelines from the Italian Society of Andrology and Sexual Medicine (SIAMS) in collaboration with the Italian Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (SIEDP)—Part-1”

Bonomi,

Cangiano,

Cianfarani

et al. 2024

J Endocrinol Invest

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Purpose Andrological pathologies in the adulthood are often the results of conditions that originate during childhood and adolescence and sometimes even during gestation and neonatal period. Unfortunately, the reports in the literature concerning pediatric andrological diseases are scares and mainly concerning single issues. Furthermore, no shared position statement are so far available. Methods The Italian Society of Andrology and Sexual Medicine (SIAMS) commissioned an expert task force involving the Italian Society of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (SIEDP) to provide an updated guideline on the diagnosis and management of andrological disorders from childhood and adolescence to transition age. Derived recommendations were based on the grading of recommendations, assessment, development, and evaluation (GRADE) system. Results A literature search of articles in English for the term “varicoceles”, “gynecomastia”, “fertility preservation”, “macroorchidism”, “precocious puberty” and “pubertal delay” has been performed. Three major aspects for each considered disorder were assessed including diagnosis, clinical management, and treatment. Recommendations and suggestions have been provided for each of the mentioned andrological disorders. Conclusions These are the first guidelines based on a multidisciplinary approach that involves important societies related to the field of andrological medicine from pediatric to transition and adult ages. This fruitful discussion allowed for a general agreement on several recommendations and suggestions to be reached, which can support all stakeholders in improving andrological and general health of the transitional age.

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“Lights and Shades” of Fertility Preservation in Transgender Men Patients: A Clinical and Pathological Review

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References 68 publications

Holistic Sexual-Reproductive Healthcare Services and Needs for Queer Individuals: Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives

Holistic Sexual-Reproductive Healthcare Services and Needs for Queer Individuals: Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives

Anxiety, depression, and stress: a comparative study between couples with male and female infertility

“Management of andrological disorders from childhood and adolescence to transition age: guidelines from the Italian Society of Andrology and Sexual Medicine (SIAMS) in collaboration with the Italian Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (SIEDP)—Part-1”

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