Behaviors and challenges for transgender people accessing reproductive health
Résumé
Objectives
Transgender people are a heterogeneous and growing population in visibility and numbers. They face
documented difficulties in accessing health care systems, mainly based on the lack of training of
professionals and discrimination. These barriers are particularly apparent in the field of reproductive health
and are hampered by heteronormative and cisnormative public and legislative policies. These difficulties
limit the ability of transgender people to reproduce and have a significant impact on transition journeys
with consequences for psychological and social well-being. In addition, the multiplicity of legislative
frameworks and practices increases the social and economic disparities that have already been identified
as important determinants of transgender health and well-being. The purpose of this study is to report on
field realities and strategies adopted by individuals to preserve their fertility.
Methods
We conducted a systematic review of activist literature from European organizations and French local
associations. After analyzing the quality of the included documents, we conducted an exploratory
qualitative analysis and modeling putting into dialogue the challenges at the French and European
levels. Secondly, the results were analyzed by gender and experience of transition.
Results
The French system does not allow for adequate access to reproductive health, but associations have been
able to put in place workaround strategies that remain insufficient in relation to needs. The disparity of
legislative frameworks and practices at the European level contributes to both the slowing down of access
and the development of complex and inappropriate strategies that increase population gaps.
Conclusions
The current organization of the health system traps transgender people in a paradox between dependence
and lack of appropriate response. There is an urgent need to put in place adapted and human rights-based
pathways, both in terms of practices and public policies and legislation. The expertise of the associations
appears essential for their development.
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