Understanding the Abortion and Contraception Care Needs and Experiences of Transgender and Gender Expansive (TGE) People

Heidi Moseson , Ibis Reproductive Health
Mary Durden, Ibis Reproductive Health
Laura Fix, Ibis Reproductive Health
Jen Hastings, University of California, San Francisco
Cale Stoeffler, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Juno Obedin-Maliver, University of California, San Francisco

Preliminary evidence suggests that transgender or gender-expansive individuals (TGE) face significant barriers in accessing family planning services, and that if accessed, the quality of that care is low. However, little is known about the need and desire for family planning services, nor the experiences of TGE people in seeking these services. In this quantitative study, we aim to assess the perception versus risk of unintended pregnancy among TGE populations; their needs, experiences and preferences with contraception and abortion care; and to solicit recommendations for creating higher-quality, gender-affirming reproductive health care for all. We are currently fielding a national quantitative survey among TGE individuals who were assigned female at birth to answer these and other questions. Results will contribute to building an evidence base for these understudied populations to highlight priority areas for improving access to and the quality of contraception and abortion care.

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 Presented in Session 178. Fertility and Sexual and Reproductive Health of Sexual Minorities