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Reproductive Attitudes and Behaviors Among Transgender/Nonbinary Adolescents
Leena Nahata1, Diane Chen2, Gwendolyn P Quinn3
1The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio; Division of Endocrinology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio; Center for Biobehavioral Health, Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Columbus, Ohio.
Purpose:
The aim of the study was to examine reproductive health attitudes and behaviors related to contraception use, provider counseling, parenthood goals, and fertility preservation (FP) in TNB adolescents.
Methods:
A 24-item survey was administered to 44 TNB adolescents aged 12-19 years.
Results:
Contraceptive use was variable even among the 46% who reported sexual activity. Half denied or were unsure if they had been offered options from their provider to prevent sexually transmitted infections, and more than one third denied or were unsure about the offer of pregnancy prevention options. Importantly, the majority did not desire more information about contraceptive options. Few used FP, although many thought their feelings about parenthood may change in the future.
Conclusions:
TNB adolescents are at risk for sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancies, and future infertility, yet many do not desire more information about contraception or FP. Tailored counseling strategies should be developed and researched to protect this vulnerable group of youth.
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