Contraception, communication and counseling for sexuality and reproductive health in adolescents and young adults with CF

Tsang, A.; Moriarty, C.; Towns, S.

Paediatric Respiratory Reviews 11(2): 84-89

2010


ISSN/ISBN: 1526-0542
PMID: 20416543
DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2010.01.002
Document Number: 210371
With survival now into the fourth decade and rapid growth of the adolescent and adult population of people with cystic fibrosis CF sexual and reproductive health issues are integral to the management of adolescents and adults with CF. Education and counseling for sexual health related issues must be included in the daily routine of CF care. With advances in genetic counseling, contraception, assisted reproductive technology and collaborative management adolescents and young adults with CF realizing their sexual and reproductive potentials safely and realistically can be possible .

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Contraception, communication and counseling for sexuality and reproductive health in adolescents and young adults with CF