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

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 …

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 …

Growing recognition that the ovary is an end organ in sickle cell disease (SCD), advances in
SCD treatment and cure, and innovations in assisted reproductive technologies invite …

Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at a risk of thromboembolism (TE), and use of
hormonal contraception can further increase that risk. This study aims to assess patterns of …

Sexual and reproductive healthcare standards for adolescents and young adults with sickle
cell disease (SCD) are not established. A total of 50 young adults entering adult SCD care …

Over 7.4 million people around the world have sickle cell disease (SCD) an autosomal
recessive disorder characterized by relentless end-organ damage, acute, sometimes life …

Introduction Estrogen-containing hormonal contraception (HC) is a well-established risk
factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Women with sickle cell disease (SCD) also have …

Objectives We aimed to qualitatively explore factors influencing contraceptive use in women
living with sickle cell disease (SCD). Study Design We conducted a semi-structured …

Background: Pain crises in sickle cell disease (SCD) lead to high rates of health care
utilization. Historically, women have reported higher pain burdens than men, with recent …