ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2025
Family planning after transplantation: sex- and organ-related differences in the perception of medical counseling and social challenges.
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purposeTransplant patients are increasingly of childbearing age. Organ-related health as well as pregnancy-related risks require a standardized approach to family planning counseling. The aim of this study was to explore sex- and organ-related counseling differences and expectations in family planning to improve counseling services and reduce risks after transplantation.
methodsThe study was designed as a cross-sectional, multi-center cohort study. A total of 251 participants aged between 18 and 45 years with a visceral or thoracic transplant completed a questionnaire on their attitude toward family planning and experience with medical consultation.
resultsMore female than male participants had a desire to have children. Males believed their transplantation-related medication had an influence on their fertility, while women worried it could harm their child. Contraceptive counseling was negated by 43.6% of the women and 73.4% of the men. Medical advice regarding family planning was highly requested by both sexes. Women felt more influenced in their family planning than men. Female thoracic organ recipients worried about a pregnancy more than visceral organ recipients. Women showed great awareness for pregnancy-related risks with the majority wanting to plan a pregnancy beforehand.
conclusionThe findings revealed a lack of contraceptive counseling and a lack of family planning advice by physicians.
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