Effective fertility counselling for transgender adolescents: A qualitative study of clinician attitudes and practices

Abstract

Objective Fertility counselling for trans and gender diverse (TGD) adolescents has many complexities, but there is currently little guidance for clinicians working in this area. This study aimed to identify effective strategies for - and qualities of - fertility counselling for TGD adolescents based on clinicians' experiences. Design We conducted qualitative semi-structured individual interviews in 2019 which explored clinician experiences and fertility counselling practices, perspectives of the young person's experience and barriers and facilitators to fertility preservation access. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Setting This qualitative study examined experiences of clinicians..