N Chabbert-Buffet, N Sermondade, E Moreau, S Cristofari, N Johnson, E Mathieu d'Argent, R Levy, C Dupont
Oftentimes ignored or infrequently expressed, some transgender persons harbor a desire for parenthood. Given the evolution of medical techniques and the enacting of legislative reforms, it is henceforth possible to propose fertility preservation strategies in the overall context of gender transidentity. During the "female to male" (FtM) transition pathway, androgen therapy has an impact on gonadic function, generally inducing blockage of the ovarian function, with amenorrhea. Even though these events may be reversed on cessation of treatment, the possible long-term effects on future fertility and on the health of children yet to be born are little known...
July 7, 2023: Annales de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthétique