The Liver Meeting 2021-Key Management Updates on Reproductive Health in Chronic Liver Disease (CLD) and Strategies to Improve Sex Disparities in Liver Transplant

Key Management Updates on Reproductive Health in Chronic Liver Disease (CLD) and Strategies to Improve Sex Disparities in Liver Transplant

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The video featured speakers from the Women's Health and Liver Disease Program discussing reproductive health and liver disease. Topics included fertility, contraceptive options, cirrhosis and pregnancy, liver lesion management during pregnancy, and sex disparities in liver transplants. The session emphasized holistic patient care, collaboration across medical specialties, and the importance of contraceptive education. It addressed the safety and efficacy of assisted reproduction for individuals with chronic liver disease. The program aimed to raise awareness of reproductive health issues in liver disease patients and promote comprehensive care. Additionally, there was a focus on discussing reproductive goals with patients, emphasizing open communication, informed decision-making, and waiting for full recovery post-pregnancy before considering live liver donation. The session concluded by highlighting upcoming events focusing on women's health and leadership development in hepatology.

Keywords

Women's Health and Liver Disease Program

reproductive health

liver disease

fertility

contraceptive options

cirrhosis and pregnancy

holistic patient care

contraceptive education

assisted reproduction

comprehensive care

reproductive goals

hepatology