Reproductive Health in Trans and Gender Diverse Patients: Mind the gap: a nationwide audit of LGBTQ+ inclusion in fertility care providers in the United Kingdom (Q28997)

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  • REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE PATIENTS: Mind the gap: a nationwide audit of LGBTQ+ inclusion in fertility care providers in the United Kingdom.
  • REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE PATIENTS: Mind the gap: a nationwide audit of LGBTQ+ inclusion in fertility care providers in the United Kingdom
  • Reproductive Health in Trans and Gender Diverse Patients: Mind the gap
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Reproductive Health in Trans and Gender Diverse Patients: Mind the gap: a nationwide audit of LGBTQ+ inclusion in fertility care providers in the United Kingdom
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  • REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE PATIENTS: Mind the gap: a nationwide audit of LGBTQ+ inclusion in fertility care providers in the United Kingdom.
  • REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE PATIENTS: Mind the gap: a nationwide audit of LGBTQ+ inclusion in fertility care providers in the United Kingdom
  • Reproductive Health in Trans and Gender Diverse Patients: Mind the gap
  • Reproductive Health in Trans and Gender Diverse Patients

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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE PATIENTS: Mind the gap: a nationwide audit of LGBTQ+ inclusion in fertility care providers in the United Kingdom. (English)
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We describe a first-of-its-kind audit of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in fertility care providers across the United Kingdom. (English)
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Despite efforts being made to improve LGBTQ+ inclusion in fertility care, our results paint a picture of widespread gaps in clinical and cultural expertise alongside significant barriers to LGBTQ+ inclusion. (English)
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LGBTQ+ patients comprise one of the fastest-growing user demographics in fertility care, yet they remain under-represented in fertility research, practice, and discourse. (English)
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Existing studies have revealed significant systemic barriers, including cisheteronormativity, discrimination, and gaps in clinical expertise. (English)
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In this article, we present a checklist of measures that clinics can take to improve LGBTQ+ inclusion in fertility care, co-created with members of the LGBTQ+ community. (English)
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This checklist focuses on three key areas: cultural competence, clinical considerations, and online presence. (English)
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The cultural competence criteria encompass inclusive communication practices, a broad understanding of LGBTQ+ healthcare needs, and knowledge of treatment options suitable for LGBTQ+ individuals. (English)
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Clinical considerations include awareness of alternative examination and gamete collection techniques for transgender and gender diverse patients, the existence of specific clinical pathways for LGBTQ+ patients, and sensitivity to the psychological aspects of fertility care unique to this demographic. (English)
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The online presence criteria evaluate provider websites for the use of inclusive language and the availability of LGBTQ+-relevant information. (English)
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The checklist was used as the foundation for an audit of fertility care providers across the UK in early 2024. (English)
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Our audit identified a widespread lack of LGBTQ+ inclusion, particularly for transgender and gender diverse patients, highlighting deficiencies in clinical knowledge and cultural competence. (English)
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Our work calls attention to the need for further efforts to understand the barriers to inclusive and competent LGBTQ+ fertility care from both healthcare provider and patient perspectives. (English)
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1 December 2024
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1 December 2024
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