Natalie Mainland

Ms. Natalie Mainland

University of Toledo College of Medicine, Toledo, Ohio, USA
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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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8 October 2023 in Uro
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NMNatalie Mainland
Natalie Mainland
DODana A. Ohl
Dana A. Ohl
AAAhmed R. Assaly
Ahmed R. Assaly
NANabila Azeem
Nabila Azeem
ACAmber Cooper
Amber Cooper
TSTariq A. Shah
Tariq A. Shah
Fertility preservation technologies have existed for decades, and the field is rapidly advancing; limited data exist regarding the use of these technologies by transgender patients. Many options are available for transgender patients who wish to preserve fertility before transitioning. These options include the cryopreservation of gametes, embryos, or ovarian tissue. Currently, ejaculated, or testicular sperm, immature oocytes, and ovarian tissue can be preserved for later use, but no such use option exists for immature testicular tissue. Many financial, sociological, and legal barriers and a lack of awareness among physicians and patients also hinders the utilization of these fertility preservation services. While options are abundant, usage rates are relatively low. The initial data regarding the successful use of preserved tissues appears promising, with birth rates not dissimilar to non-transgender patients. Further investigations into this area are needed. In addition, counseling regarding fertility preservation options should become a significant part of the provider-patient conversation before transitioning therapies.