Knowledge about Age-Related Decline in Fertility and Oocyte Cryopreservation: A National Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Women worldwide are delaying childbearing, but are they aware of the age-related decline in fertility?

Aims

The aim of this study is to investigate awareness of age-related decline in fertility and oocyte cryopreservation.

Settings and design

A primary analysis of a cross-sectional electronic survey with a nationally representative sample of nulliparous women aged 25-45 years.

Subjects and methods

A national online survey performed March 4-March 9, 2016.

Statistical analysis used

A linear regression model and ANOVA tests were performed.

Results

A total of 1213 women completed the survey. A significant difference was discovered in fecundity knowledge between women who identified as in a partnership compared to those who did not. Partnered w

SUBMITTER: Hammer KC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6333042 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature