Differences in gonadal tissue cryopreservation practices for differences of sex development across regions in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Some individuals with differences of sex development (DSD) conditions undergo medically indicated prophylactic gonadectomy. Gonads of individuals with DSD can contain germ cells and precursors and patients interested in future fertility preservation and hormonal restoration can participate in DSD-specific research protocols to cryopreserve this tissue. However, it is unclear how many providers or institutions offer gonadal tissue cryopreservation (GTC) and how widespread GTC for DSD is across the United States (US). The Pediatric Initiative Network (PIN) and Non-Oncologic Conditions committees of the Oncofertility Consortium sought to assess the current state of GTC for patients with DSD.

Methods

An electronic survey was sent to providers caring for patients with D

SUBMITTER: Siebert AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9886870 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature