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The Effect of Tucking on Semen Quality of Adult Trans Women

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - 50 YearsMaleMedical University Innsbruck
NCT06530992 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Because gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) can lead to fertility impairment, current guidelines and treatment recommendations require that patients be informed about the possibility of fertility preservation prior to initiating GAHT. A recent review by our working group analyzed the current data on fertility and fertility preservation in transgender and gender diverse people. Several studies were identified that evaluated semen quality before and during GAHT in trans women compared to reproductive men. All studies showed a significant reduction in semen quality even before GAHT. In addition, one study found evidence that constant wearing of tight underwear and tucking was associated with a reduction in motile sperm concentration to \<5 mill/ml. Tucking is a method of avoiding crotch bulge through the penis and testicles by placing the penis backwards between the legs and optionally

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Female transgender patients between the ages of 18 to 50 years of age who are seen at the University Clinic for Gyn. Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine of the Medical University of Innsbruck. Patients must have met the eligibility and readiness criteria for gender-affirming hormone therapy Exclusion Criteria: * Ongoing GAHT gender affirming genital surgery Hypogonadism Diabetes mellitus Cystic Fibrosis Varicocele Cryptorchism Post-sterilization Incapacity to consent
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What it tests

  • tucking break
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Where

1 site
University clinic for Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine Department of Gynecology Medical University of Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Austria
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