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A Precision Medicine Tool for Measurement and Monitoring of Hemoglobin S in Sickle Cell Disease Patients Receiving Transfusion Therapy
Reproductive function and sperm parameters in men with sickle cell disease: a systematic review.
Clarisse Leblanc1, Nathalie Sermondade1,2, Ludmilla Ogouma-Aworet1
1Reproductive Biology Department, CECOS, Tenon Hospital, AP-HP. Sorbonne University, Paris 75020, France.
Sickle cell disease (SCD) impairs male fertility, with treatments like hydroxyurea (HU) and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) posing further risks. Early fertility counseling and preservation are crucial for affected males.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Hematology
- Genetics
Background:
- Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a prevalent hereditary disorder causing hemolytic anemia and organ damage.
- SCD significantly impacts male reproductive functions and fertility.
- Existing literature on SCD's effects on male fertility is limited.
Conclusions:
- Men with SCD require early and comprehensive fertility counseling.
- Fertility preservation options, including discussing hydroxyurea (HU) and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) impacts, are vital for pubescent males.
- For prepubertal boys undergoing HSCT, experimental immature testicular tissue freezing should be considered.
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