Reproductive functions and fertility preservation in transgender men: A French case series.

Background: Transgender men face reproductive challenges due to the potential impact on fertility of gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) and surgical interventions. Testosterone therapy during "female to male" transition leads to anovulation and amenorrhea. Although these effects are typically reversible upon stopping treatment, the long-term effects of androgens on future fertility and health of potential children remain poorly known.

[Gender-affirming hormone therapy in transgender persons].

Medical care for transgender patients is still characterized by an insufficient availability of healthcare services, as well as by poor provider education and training. Transgender patients often require gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), and physicians, including endocrinologists, general practitioners, and others, should be trained to initiate and monitor these treatments throughout the transition process, and beyond. This article will address the specific issues surrounding GAHT in adult transgender women and men.

Reproductive functions and fertility preservation in transgender women: a French case series.

Research Question: The reproductive potential of transgender people may be impaired by gender-affirming hormone treatment (GAHT) and is obviously suppressed by gender-affirming surgery involving bilateral orchiectomy. The evolution of medical support for transgender people has made fertility preservation strategies possible. Fertility preservation in transgender women mainly relies on sperm cryopreservation.