Woodtli, Nada; von Wolff, Michael; Bitterlich, Norman; Stute, Petra (2018). Attitude towards ovarian tissue and oocyte cryopreservation for non-medical reasons: a cross-sectional study. Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 298(1), pp. 191-198. Springer-Verlag 10.1007/s00404-018-4778-5
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PURPOSE
To assess the attitude towards ovarian tissue and oocyte cryopreservation for non-medical reasons.
METHODS
Cross-sectional electronic survey in 248 Swiss women aged 15-35 years, nationally representative for educational level.
RESULTS
Most women did not worry about an age-related fertility decline. Two-thirds of women would consider using hormone therapy (HT) for menopausal symptom relief although concerns about side effects and risks were still high. Acceptance of cryopreservation of oocytes (19%) or ovarian tissue (13%) for postponing fertility or menopause was generally low, but increased (37%) if both goals could be achieved with one surgery. Cryopreservation of ovarian tissue for postponing menopause was acceptable for 22% of women. Not having a suitable partner until age 35 increased the likelihood of considering postponing fertility by cryopreservation (p < 0.001) and had a stronger impact on that decision than the factor "pursuing a career" (p < 0.001).
CONCLUSION
More education on age-related fertility decline, menopause and HT (benefit-risk ratio) is needed. Furthermore, the political and socioeconomic discussion should focus on women's needs, especially on compatibility of career and family.
Item Type: |
Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Endocrinology (DFKE) > Clinic of Gynaecology |
UniBE Contributor: |
von Wolff, Michael, Stute, Petra |
Subjects: |
600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health |
ISSN: |
0932-0067 |
Publisher: |
Springer-Verlag |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Monika Zehr |
Date Deposited: |
26 Mar 2019 13:55 |
Last Modified: |
05 Dec 2022 15:26 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1007/s00404-018-4778-5 |
PubMed ID: |
29700601 |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Cryopreservation Fertility Hormone therapy Oocyte Ovarian tissue |
BORIS DOI: |
10.7892/boris.125890 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/125890 |
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