Egg freezing for fertility preservation and family planning: a nationwide survey of US Obstetrics and Gynecology residents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about resident attitudes toward elective egg freezing (EF) or how educational exposure to EF affects residents' views and ability to counsel patients. This study aimed to evaluate US OB/GYN residents' views on elective EF, decisions regarding family planning, and whether education on EF affects these views and self-reported comfort discussing EF with patients.

Methods

A 32 question survey was emailed to program directors at all US residency programs for distribution to residents. Chi-square tests were used to evaluate the relationship between educational factors and views on EF and comfort counselling patients.

Results

Of those surveyed, 106 residents and 7 fellows completed the survey (103 female). Almost three quarters of female respondent

SUBMITTER: Esfandiari N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6352445 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature