Exploring the knowledge and attitudes of women of reproductive age from the general public towards egg donation and egg sharing: a UK-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

What are the knowledge and views of UK-based women towards egg donation (ED) and egg sharing (ES)?

Summary answer

Lacking knowledge of the practices of ED and ES could be an influential factor in donor egg shortages, rather than negative perceptions or lack of donor anonymity and financial incentives.

What is known already

The increasing age of women trying to conceive has led to donor egg shortages, with ED and ES failing to meet demand. Indeed, in recent years in the UK, ES numbers have fallen. This results in long waiting lists, forcing patients abroad for fertility treatment to take up cross border reproductive care. Previous research suggests a lack of knowledge of ED among members of the general public; however, no study has yet assessed knowledge

SUBMITTER: Bracewell-Milnes T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8648294 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature