Salty & Sexy: CF Reproductive & Sexual Health (Part 2)

In Part 2 of "Salty and Sexy", Ahmet Uluer, MD, MPH, Lauren Harvey, and Andrea Gavin Becker go further into how growing old with cystic fibrosis intersects with reproductive and sexual health. Raksha Jain, MD, and Traci Kazmerski, MD, MS, are back to talk about the realities of perimenopause and menopause in CF—including hormone therapy, bone density, and the growing need for cancer screenings. They also discuss recent research initiatives—including the PROTECT Workshop and the Mayflowers study—which are exploring the effects of prenatal exposure to CF modulators. We talk honestly about the unspoken intimacy challenges of CF and offer practical advice for navigating them. The conversation also addresses the emotional and clinical gaps in care for CF patients as they age, and the importance of making space for sexual and reproductive health in clinic conversations. CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains candid discussions of sexual and reproductive health in CF, including references to anatomy, intimacy, and fertility. RESOURCES: • Mayflowers Study (U.S.) https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04828382 • "Menopause in people with cystic fibrosis" https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36720079/ NACFC 2025 presentation by Dr. Ahmet Uluer and Dr. Karen von Berg: “A Breath of Fresh Age: Redefining Growing Older With Cystic Fibrosis” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHg8Pr0J8_o The content presented in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.