Most males with cystic fibrosis (CF) are infertile but with CF transmembrane conductance regulator modulator-conferred benefits, more are utilizing assisted reproductive technologies. However, no human data exists and there are many unknowns.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37953181/
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Women's Reproductive Milestones and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Review of Reports and Opportunities From the CARDIA Study
In this review article, Dr. Janet Catov and her team describe CARDIA (Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults) studies for each reproductive milestone (contraception, PCOS, pregnancy, GDM, preterm delivery, hypertensive disorders of #pregnancy, preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, lactation, breast/chest feeding, menopause, reproductive aging, infertility, and hot flashes).
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Family-building and parenting considerations for people with cystic fibrosis
Dr. Traci Kazmerski and her team looked at the family-building and parenting considerations for people with cystic fibrosis (CF), including:
- Reproductive goals
- Family-building concerns faced by people with CF including fertility, pregnancy, and alternative paths to parenthood
- The impact of parenthood on mental and physical health
- Important future research
Men’s Experiences and Preferences Related to Cystic Fibrosis Sexual and Reproductive Health Care
Men with cystic fibrosis (CF) acknowledge the need for comprehensive CF care that includes sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Men with CF value early, stepwise, provider-initiated SRH conversations, especially around infertility concerns, counseling and care, increased life expectancy, and the need for peer support.
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