Counseling and screening for cystic fibrosis in patients with congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens: Patient perceptions |
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Authors: | Jennifer L. Fitzpatrick Elaine M. Hutton Riyana Babul Cheryl S. Cytrynbaum Joanne E. Sutherland Cheryl T. Shuman |
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Affiliation: | (1) Division of Clinical Genetics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, M5G 1X8 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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Abstract: | Congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens (CBAVD) occurs in approximately 1.3% of infertile males and is thought to be, in most cases, a primarily genital form of cystic fibrosis (CF). Fourteen males with CBAVD considering microsurgical sperm aspiration from the epididymis (MESA) and in vitro fertilization were seen for genetic counseling and screening for CF. To retrospectively evaluate these patients' perceptions of the counseling and screening information, we conducted structured telephone interviews to assess their recall of information about CF and its impact on their health concerns and reproductive plans. We found that, as the health implications of CF are abstract and not as important to patients as the diagnosis of CBAVD itself, patients tend to view their CF status primarily in terms of their reproductive potential. Retrospective analysis afforded us an opportunity to identify the psychosocial issues of most concern to this unique patient population. |
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Keywords: | cystic fibrosis vas deferens male infertility genetic counseling screening attitudes |
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