Abstract

Transgender and nonbinary (TNB) individuals may elect gender-affirming treatment that may affect their ability to have genetically-related children. The purpose of this study was to explore how the family-building goals of TNB college and graduate students shaped decisions about fertility preservation and gender-affirming care. Participants (N = 39) completed a phone interview and demographic survey about their experiences in higher education. Several themes developed as important in shaping TNB students’ family-related desires, including gender-affirming treatment priorities, and partner and financial considerations. Therapists and medical professionals can support this population by expanding family planning counseling options and providing sufficient counseling on the effects of gender affirming care.

摘要

跨性别和非二元 (TNB) 个人可能会选择性别肯定治疗，这可能会影响他们生育与遗传相关的孩子的能力。本研究的目的是探讨 TNB 大学和研究生的家庭建设目标如何影响有关生育保护和性别肯定护理的决定。参与者（N = 39）完成了关于他们在高等教育中的经历的电话采访和人口统计调查。几个主题在塑造 TNB 学生与家庭相关的愿望方面具有重要意义，包括性别肯定的治疗优先事项，以及合作伙伴和财务方面的考虑。治疗师和医疗专业人员可以通过扩大计划生育咨询选项并就性别肯定护理的影响提供足够的咨询来支持这一人群。