Transgender and gender diverse patients' experiences with pregnancy-related genetics discussions: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: Reproductive healthcare experiences for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals are often characterized by cisheteronormative biases and inadequate support. Despite growing recognition of the need for gender-inclusive care, there remains a dearth of research exploring TGD individuals' perspectives on pregnancy-related genetic discussions with healthcare providers. This study aimed to address this gap by investigating TGD individuals' experiences with pregnancy-related genetic discussions, focusing on the challenges they face and strategies for improving care. The study employed a qualitative approach, including demographic surveys and semi-structured interviews with questions centered on pregnancy-related genetic discussions, to gather data from 15 TGD participants. Data were anal

SUBMITTER: Schechner J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11923581 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature