Contraceptive Beliefs, Needs, and Care Experiences Among Transgender and Nonbinary Young Adults.

The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
Anu Manchikanti GomezJen Hastings

Abstract

This qualitative study explores the contraceptive health-care needs of transgender and nonbinary young adults assigned female sex at birth. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 20 transgender and nonbinary young adults assigned female sex at birth (ages 22-29 years), recruited via online platforms and community agencies. Semistructured interviews elicited information on participants' gender and reproductive histories, health-care experiences, sexual practices, and contraceptive use and decision-making processes. Interviews were transcribed and coded using thematic analysis. Primary thematic domains centered on contraceptive experiences and needs, testosterone as contraception, and experiences with reproductive health care. Participants generally did not use hormonal contraception to prevent pregnancy; in situations where pregnancy was possible, participants relied on condoms. Some participants believed testosterone use would prevent pregnancy and subsequently did not use a contraceptive method. Participants described the lack of knowledge, among themselves and providers, of the impacts of testosterone on pregnancy risk and interactions with hormonal contraception. They described reproductive health-care experiences in whi...Continue Reading

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Apr 21, 2021·Women's Health Issues : Official Publication of the Jacobs Institute of Women's Health·Anu Manchikanti GomezG Allen Ratliff
Apr 20, 2021·Qualitative Health Research·Jamie L Manzer, Ann V Bell

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