Tara Streich-Tilles, Aimee Morrison, Tara Schafer-Kalkhoff, Melissa Gardner, Kristina I Suorsa-Johnson, Alison Baskin, Erica M Weidler, Kathleen van Leeuwen, David E Sandberg, Meilan M Rutter
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Abstract
Introduction: Individuals with differences of sex development (DSD) experience complex, often competing, medical and psychosocial challenges surrounding fertility. The study aimed to characterize how "success" in fertility-related care is conceptualized and attained among individuals with a DSD, their parents or caregivers, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
Methods: As part of a larger study, DSD stakeholders (n = 110) participated in semi-structured interviews covering the clinical care of patients with DSD. Primary questions included "What is a successful outcome in DSD care?" and "How do you achieve it?" with fertility as either a spontaneous or suggested topic of discussion. Transcripts were analyzed utilizing a phenomenological approach. This analysis focuses on the extracted themes related to fertility.
Results: Fertility was discussed by 19/24 individuals with DSD, 12/19 parents or caregivers, 35/37 healthcare providers, and 19/30 other stakeholders. Components of successful fertility-related care included (1) specific discussions surrounding the relationship between DSD and fertility potential, options for fertility preservation, and options for non-biologic parenthood; (2) early and repeated introduction of these topics; and (3) consideration of age, developmental maturity, and cultural context on decisions around fertility. Challenges included the lack of fertility outcome data in this population and the irreversibility of gonadectomy. Trade-offs identified included anatomic typicality versus function, fertility preservation versus cancer risk reduction, and balancing the different priorities of stakeholders.
Discussion/conclusions: A wide range of DSD stakeholders highlighted the importance of addressing fertility concerns in achieving favorable outcomes for individuals with DSD. These stakeholder perspectives should inform fertility-related education, shared decision-making processes, and clinical care.
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The mission of ''Hormone Research in Paediatrics'' is to improve the care of children with endocrine disorders by promoting basic and clinical knowledge. The journal facilitates the dissemination of information through original papers, mini reviews, clinical guidelines and papers on novel insights from clinical practice. Periodic editorials from outstanding paediatric endocrinologists address the main published novelties by critically reviewing the major strengths and weaknesses of the studies.
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