Cecile A Ferrando

Our aim was to assess whether preoperative pelvic ultrasound findings influence the operative plan for gender-affirming hysterectomy. This was a retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent gender-affirming hysterectomy from Februar…

Objective: The primary objective of this study was to describe referral patterns to an interdisciplinary CPP clinic at a tertiary care center. Study design: This was a retrospective cohort study of female patients assigned an ICD-10 code di…

BACKGROUND: Pelvic pain has been reported in transmasculine individuals taking testosterone. There is a need for further investigation to increase understanding of the prevalence and risk factors of this pain. AIM: We sought to determine t…

Transmasculine people are assigned female at birth but identify as male. These patients often are prescribed testosterone therapy as part of their transition. This treatment can affect ovulation and stop menstrual periods. Endometriosis is …

IMPORTANCE: There is conflicting evidence regarding predictive factors for bladder perforation during retropubic midurethral sling (R-MUS) placement and lack of evidence to support adoption of techniques to minimize such injury. OBJECTIVES…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To describe the incidence of pelvic pain in transgender men undergoing hysterectomy for gender affirmation and to describe the incidence of endometriosis found at the time of surgery. DESIGN: Retrospective chart review of …

BACKGROUND: As transmasculine persons utilize androgen gender affirming hormone therapy as a part of transition, guidance has been lacking on the effects of the therapy on the ovaries, especially for those who may desire retention. AIM: To…

OBJECTIVE: To describe the incidence of and factors associated with lower urinary tract complications recognized in the immediate postoperative period following hysterectomy for benign gynecologic indications using the NSQIP (National Surgi…