Fertility-Related Care for Gender and Sex Diverse Individuals: A Provider Needs-Assessment Survey

Research article published in an issue of the journal Transgender Health; widely available via PubMed Commons (PMC) (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5549540/).

Fertility-Related Care for Gender and Sex Diverse Individuals: A Provider Needs-Assessment Survey

Authors: Emilie K. Johnson, Diane Chen, Elisa J. Gordon, Ilina Rosoklija, Jane L. Holl, and Courtney Finlayson

Abstract

Twelve providers (eight institutions) participating in a Gender and Sex Diversity Fertility Working Group completed a survey assessing their hospital’s transgender, disorders/differences of sex development (DSD), and fertility healthcare teams. Participants also prioritized the development of a: (1) Provider Assessment Tool (questionnaire assessing knowledge/feelings about future fertility), or (2) decision aid (DA). Healthcare team presence by institution: transgender (6/8; 75%), DSD (75%), and fertility preservation (75%). Two-thirds of providers reported that the DA was most needed. Respondents recommended the DA to: help manage complex information, have a take-home reference, and provide neutral information. Other identified resource needs included: fertility specialists in clinic and financial resources.

Keywords: : disorder of sex development, transgender persons, fertility, decision support techniques
http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/trgh.2016.0030
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