A study of young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) transitioning from pediatric to adult
care suggests that these patients are not receiving enough routine reproductive health care …

Abstract Study Objective Reproductive health counseling is important for youth with sickle
cell disease (SCD) given that they experience potential infertility risks from SCD and its …

Reproductive health is an important aspect of health care for young adults with sickle cell
disease (SCD). 1 Along with SCD-specific reproductive health concerns (eg, genetic …

Background Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders
characterized by microvascular ischemic injury and vasoocclusive pain crises. SCD has a …

Objective Females with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) are at an increased risk of pregnancy
related morbidity and mortality, as well as higher rates of unintended pregnancies …

Purpose With improvements in life expectancy, adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with
sickle cell disease (SCD) increasingly face sexual and reproductive health (SRH) concerns …

Abstract Knowledge related to reproductive health in adolescents with sickle cell disease
(SCD) is not fully addressed. We evaluated reproductive health and knowledge among …

Early diagnosis and effective use of disease-modifying and curative therapies have resulted
in $93% of youth with sickle cell disease (SCD) living into adulthood with less disease …

This review provides an overview of reproductive and sexual healthcare concerns for
individuals with SCD and their families. Reproductive and sexual health care are …

Introduction: Pregnancies of women with sickle cell disease (SCD) have increased risk of
morbidity and mortality, with potential additional complications due to uncertain …