ASRM Today: Creating Inclusive Fertility Care for LGBTQ+ Patients

In this episode of ASRM Today, host Jeffrey Hayes and co-host Dr. Lowell Ku continue their season-long exploration of LGBTQ+ issues in reproductive medicine with a conversation focused on caring for LGBTQ+ patients in the clinical setting. They are joined by Dr. Samuel Pang, a pioneer in LGBTQ+ family-building care, and Dr. Daphna Stroumsa, a physician-researcher specializing in gender-affirming reproductive care. Together, they explore how fertility clinics can create affirming, inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ patients and address the barriers many transgender and nonbinary individuals face when seeking care. The discussion examines the impact of discrimination, delayed care, implicit bias, and systemic obstacles such as insurance and legal limitations. Drs. Pang and Stroumsa also share practical strategies for improving clinic workflows, staff training, communication, and patient trust to help insure equitable, respectful reproductive care for all patients.  More information on these topics is at www.asrm.org   Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing  [email protected]    Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts.