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Summary

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Parenthood is achievable for transgender men through various pathways beyond traditional conception or sperm donation. This study explores diverse routes to fatherhood for individuals undergoing social transition.

Keywords:

assistance médicale à la procréation fatherhood medically assisted reproduction parentalité parenthood paternité transgender transgenre transidentity transidentité

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Medicine
Gender Studies
Sociology of Family

Background:

Parenthood pathways traditionally include conception and sperm donation.
Social transition for transgender men presents unique considerations for biological fatherhood.
Existing literature often overlooks the reproductive needs of transgender men.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore and define the diverse pathways to fatherhood for transgender men.
To highlight the need for inclusive reproductive healthcare for transgender individuals.
To inform healthcare providers and policymakers about the reproductive considerations for transgender men.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of existing literature.
Review of assisted reproductive technologies.
Case study review of transgender men's parental journeys.

Main Results:

Identified multiple routes to fatherhood including assisted reproduction and adoption.
Highlighted the importance of social and medical transition timing on reproductive options.
Demonstrated the need for tailored fertility preservation and counseling.

Conclusions:

Transgender men have diverse and viable options for becoming fathers.
Inclusive and informed reproductive healthcare is crucial for transgender men.
Further research is needed to support transgender individuals in their family-building journeys.