Transgender men, pregnancy, and the "new" advanced paternal age : A review of the literature

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Transgender men are assigned female at birth, but self-identify as male. Although some transgender men undergo gender-affirming hormonal treatment and/or surgery that preclude pregnancy, many (if not most) retain their female reproductive organs and, as a result, their capacity to become pregnant. Although the visibility of the transgender community has increased, the exposure of healthcare providers to transgender individuals, especially transgender men during pregnancy, as well as research that addresses evidence-based practice remain limited. In this review, we discuss obstetrical issues for transgender men who are ≥35 years old, termed the "new" advanced paternal age. We review preconception care and focus on fertility issues, the impact of stopping gender-affirming hormonal treatment, and age-appropriate health maintenance. We review antepartum and postpartum care, including labor and delivery, monitoring for perinatal depression, contraception, and chest feeding. Finally, we conclude with suggestions for areas for further research and study.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2019

Erschienen:

2019

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:128

Enthalten in:

Maturitas - 128(2019) vom: 04. Okt., Seite 17-21

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Brandt, Justin S [VerfasserIn]
Patel, Amy J [VerfasserIn]
Marshall, Ian [VerfasserIn]
Bachmann, Gloria A [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Advanced maternal age
Advanced paternal age
Journal Article
Pregnancy
Review
Transgender men

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Date Completed 26.12.2019

Date Revised 26.12.2019

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.maturitas.2019.07.004

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM301694907