Induced lactation in a transgender woman: case report

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Authors

Shin Ikebukuro · Japan Women's University

Miori Tanaka · Development Bank of Japan

Mei Kaneko · Showa University Hospital

Midori Date · Development Bank of Japan

Sachiko Tanaka · Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences

Hitomi Wakabayashi · Showa University Hospital

Masahiko Murase

Abstract

Induced lactation is feasible in transgender women, expanding the understanding of non-puerperal lactation and its potential in diverse family structures. Further research is warranted to optimize lactation induction protocols in transgender women.

Topics & Keywords

Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Reproductive Health and Technologies Organ and Tissue Transplantation Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: International Breastfeeding Journal

Volume 19, Issue 1, pp. 66-66

DOI: 10.1186/s13006-024-00675-4

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