Women with Sickle Cell: Reproductive Health Matters

This is a recorded version of the Webinar, Women with Sickle Cell: Reproductive Health Matters, that was presented live on Friday, September 26th, 2025. Please scroll all the way down this page to view the archived program.

Webinar Date: 9/26/2025
Estimated Time to complete: 1 hour
Format: Archived Webinar

Webinar Overview:
Reproductive health counseling is a critical yet often under-addressed component of comprehensive care for individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). This webinar will equip physicians with practical strategies to navigate discussions about various aspects of reproductive health in females with SCD.  We will review common menstrual complaints, safe sex practices, and family planning, including pregnancy prevention and pre-conceptual counseling considerations. Faculty will review the latest evidence on hormonal therapy and contraception, highlighting the considerations unique to SCD, and share approaches for fostering inclusive, patient-centered conversations. Participants will gain tools to support shared decision-making and improve reproductive health outcomes for individuals with SCD.

Faculty:
Bria Carrithers-Taye, MD
Cheryl Mensah, MD
Kemi Olaiya, DO
Nancy Sokkary, MD

Learning Objectives:

1. Evaluate and discuss the implications of various contraceptive and hormonal therapy options for individuals with sickle cell disease.
2. Integrate patient-centered approaches to reproductive health counseling.
3. Describe vital members of the multidisciplinary team to support shared decision-making to optimize reproductive health outcomes for individuals with SCD.

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