Male Reproduction in the Transgender Patient

doi:10.1017/9781108937054.032

Chapter 30 - Male Reproduction in the Transgender Patient

from Section 5 - Health Care Systems and Culture

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 July 2023

Brooke A. Harnisch and

Stanton C. Honig

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Larry I. Lipshultz ,

Stuart S. Howards ,

Craig S. Niederberger and

Dolores J. Lamb

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Larry I. Lipshultz: Affiliation:
Baylor College of Medicine, Texas
Stuart S. Howards: Affiliation:
University of Virginia
Craig S. Niederberger: Affiliation:
University of Illinois, Chicago
Dolores J. Lamb: Affiliation:
Weill Cornell Medical College, New York

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Male-to-female transgenderism is defined as identification as female, given one’s natal or biological sex as male [1]. Recent studies have shown that there is an increase in the number of people who identify as transgender [2]. As both the prevalence and insurance coverage have increased, more patients are having gender-affirming surgery (GAS). Both hormonal therapy and surgery can significantly impact future fertility. Medical providers should be aware of treatment impact, fertility preservation (FP) options, and barriers that may prevent infertility.

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Information: Infertility in the Male , pp. 525 - 533

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