Experiences and outcomes of fertility testing in male adolescents with sickle cell disease.
Pediatr Blood Cancer
; 71(4): e30848, 2024 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Adult males with sickle cell disease (SCD) may have abnormal semen parameters, raising the concern that SCD and/or treatments may impact fertility. Yet, studies that include adolescents are lacking. To determine if fertility testing is feasible in male adolescents with SCD, and to explore their experiences and outcomes of fertility testing, 33 adolescents who completed a web-based SCD reproductive health education program were offered a free semen analysis. Five (15%) obtained testing and each had abnormalities. Barriers to testing included lack of time and transportation and discomfort. Findings highlight the need for larger, longitudinal studies using innovative testing approaches.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Anemia de Células Falciformes
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Blood Cancer
Asunto de la revista:
HEMATOLOGIA
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NEOPLASIAS
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PEDIATRIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos