Experiences and outcomes of fertility testing in male adolescents with sickle cell disease

Susan Creary; Sophia M. Liles; Zachary A. Colton; Charis J. Stanek; Matthew C. Hudnall; Gwendolyn P. Quinn; Leena Nahata

doi:10.1002/pbc.30848

Experiences and outcomes of fertility testing in male adolescents with sickle cell disease

Susan Creary, Sophia M. Liles, Zachary A. Colton, Charis J. Stanek, Matthew C. Hudnall, Gwendolyn P. Quinn, Leena Nahata

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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.

Original language	English
Article number	e30848
Journal	Pediatric Blood and Cancer
Volume	71
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.30848
State	Published - Apr 2024

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fertility testing
male adolescents
sickle cell disease

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