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Samantha L Tornello¹, Henny Bos²

¹1 Department of Psychology and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona , Altoona, Pennsylvania.

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Transgender individuals desire biological relatedness in parenthood but face barriers like medical treatments and legal issues. Understanding these challenges is crucial for reproductive healthcare and family planning support.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Sociology of Family
Gender Studies

Background:

Limited understanding of family formation among transgender individuals.
Need for research on the unique challenges and desires of transgender prospective parents.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the parenting intentions and desires of transgender individuals.
To identify barriers and facilitators influencing family planning decisions in the transgender community.

Main Methods:

Qualitative study involving 32 transgender men and women.
Data collected via an open-ended survey on future parenthood.

Main Results:

Transgender individuals expressed strong desires for biological relatedness to their children.
Significant barriers identified include physical limitations from medical treatments (hormones, surgeries) and lack of legal protections.
These factors influence the timing and methods of becoming parents.

Conclusions:

Insights into transgender parenting intentions and reproductive health are vital.
Healthcare professionals can improve patient care by discussing reproductive desires and treatment impacts.
Enhanced communication can support transgender individuals in their family-building journeys.