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A survey of sexual and reproductive health in men with cystic fibrosis: new challenges for adolescent and adult services.
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- Fertility and family-building experiences and perspectives of males with cystic fibrosis.Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2025Article
- Testosterone concentrations and associated predictors in men with cystic fibrosis: A retrospective, single-center study.The American journal of the medical sciences · 2024Article
- Renegotiation, uncertainty, imagination: Assemblage perspectives on reproductive and family planning with an Inborn Error of immunity.Social science & medicine (1982) · 2024Article
- Assessing the health impacts of parenthood on people with cystic fibrosis: the HOPeCF prospective cohort protocol.BMJ open respiratory research · 2024Observational
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- Assessing Infertility Literacy and Knowledge Gaps Among Patients with Cystic Fibrosis.Urology research & practice · 2023Article
- CF and male health: Sexual and reproductive health, hypogonadism, and fertility.Journal of clinical & translational endocrinology · 2022Article
- Family-building and parenting considerations for people with cystic fibrosis.Pediatric pulmonology · 2022Review
- Optimizing sexual and reproductive health across the lifespan in people with cystic fibrosis.Pediatric pulmonology · 2022Review
- Fertility preservation in women with cystic fibrosis pre-lung transplantation: A mixed methods study.Journal of advanced nursing · 2022Article
- Assessment of a novel genetic counselling intervention to inform assisted reproductive technology treatments and other family-building options in adults with cystic fibrosis.Reproductive biomedicine & society online · 2021Article
- [Abdominal manifestations in cystic fibrosis : Clinical review].Der Radiologe · 2020Review
- Designing and psychometric of reproductive health related behaviors assessment tool in Iranian males: an exploratory mixed method study protocol.Reproductive health · 2020Article
- Pursuing parenthood with cystic fibrosis: Reproductive health and parenting concerns in individuals with cystic fibrosis.Pediatric pulmonology · 2019Article
- Sexual dysfunction and male infertility.Nature reviews. Urology · 2018Review
- Sex and Relationships Education for Individuals with Cystic Fibrosis: A Service-Based Approach.Sexuality and disability · 2018Article
- Management issues for adolescents with cystic fibrosis.Pulmonary medicine · 2012Article
- Perspectives of people with cystic fibrosis considering parenthood surrounding preconception and prenatal genetic counseling and testing.Therapeutic advances in respiratory diseaseArticle
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Abstract
backgroundImproved survival dramatically alters the consequences of adult co-morbidities in men with cystic fibrosis (CF) such as male infertility. Few studies have systematically addressed the impact of sexual and reproductive health issues in these men or considered the implications for healthcare delivery.
methodA descriptive cohort study was undertaken using a sexual and reproductive health survey of men from a large adult CF centre, including men with lung transplantation.
resultsThe mean (SD) age of the 94 men (response rate 75%) was 30.5 (7.6) years. 94% knew that men with CF had reduced fertility. Men first heard about infertility later than desired (p<0.001) and only 53% heard from their preferred source. Men who were told about infertility when older were more likely to be upset than those told earlier (p<0.01). 53% of men had undergone semen analysis: 68% of men who had not been tested wanted semen analysis. 73% believed semen analysis should occur before 18, but the youngest age of testing was 24 years. In adolescence, one in three men had assumed they did not need to use condoms and one in 10 had confused infertility with impotence. 66% of men wanted more information on reproductive options and 84% wanted children. Seventeen men were parents by natural conception (n = 1), micro-epididymal sperm aspiration (n = 6), donor sperm (n = 9), and through step children (n = 1).
conclusionsMen with CF desire more sexual and reproductive health information. Earlier discussion of sexual and reproductive health is indicated in paediatric settings, and semen analysis should be routinely offered. In adult services greater discussion of reproductive health options is indicated.
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