April 26, 2026 · Human reproduction (Oxford, England) · DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deag070

Fertility preservation trends, perspectives, and reflections in gender diverse adults across the life course

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The study investigates the fertility preservation (FP) utilization rate among transgender and gender diverse (TGD) patients at the Mayo Clinic's Transgender and Intersex Specialty Care Clinic, finding a low rate of 6.62%. The research highlights significant barriers faced by TGD individuals, including financial constraints and societal discrimination, which impede access to FP services. The authors emphasize the need for improved conversations and policies regarding FP to enhance accessibility for TGD patients seeking gender-affirming care.

Karen N Dsouza, Minerva A Orellana, Dzhuliyan V Vasilev, Yeonsoo Lee, Madeline Whitney, Danielle Aase, Jensen Reckhow, Eliza Nguyen, Felicity T Enders, Laura Pacheco-Spann, Salym J Winter, Alice Y Chang, Caroline J Davidge-Pitts, Cesar A Gonzalez, Jacob Eleazer, Alessandra Ainsworth, Zaraq Khan

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