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Fertility Preservation Through Oocyte Vitrification: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives
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[Righteous fertility care for transgender persons]
Anke J M Oerlemans1,2, Laura Spinnewijn3, Verna A A M Jans1
1Radboudumc, Nijmegen. Afd. IQ Health.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|March 25, 2024
Summary
Access to medically assisted reproduction for transgender people is evolving. Ensuring equitable fertility care requires addressing cis- and heteronormative barriers within healthcare systems.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive medicine
- Gender studies
- Healthcare access
Context:
- Medically assisted reproduction (MAR) access for transgender individuals is a growing area of discussion.
- Historically, debates centered on eligibility, but now focus on the nature of equitable access.
- Current MAR practices often occur within a cis- and heteronormative framework.
Purpose:
- To analyze the concept of just access to medically assisted reproduction for transgender individuals.
- To compare the fertility care experiences of transgender and cisgender heterosexual individuals.
- To critically examine the influence of cis- and heteronormative assumptions on MAR.
Summary:
- The discourse on medically assisted reproduction (MAR) for transgender individuals has shifted from basic access to defining equitable provision.
- Comparing transgender and cisgender heterosexual individuals' access highlights disparities.
- Dismantling cis- and heteronormative barriers is crucial for achieving just fertility care.
Impact:
- This analysis aims to inform policies and practices for more inclusive fertility services.
- Highlights the need for healthcare systems to recognize and address the specific needs of transgender individuals seeking fertility treatments.
- Promotes a more equitable and just approach to medically assisted reproduction for all individuals, irrespective of gender identity.
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