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Perceptions of oocyte banking from women intending to circumvent age-related fertility decline

Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica, 2016-12, Vol.95 (12), p.1396-1401 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

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Title:
Perceptions of oocyte banking from women intending to circumvent age-related fertility decline
Author: de Groot, Marije ; Dancet, Eline ; Repping, Sjoerd ; Goddijn, Mariette ; Stoop, Dominic ; van der Veen, Fulco ; Gerrits, Trudie
Subjects: Adult ; Aging - psychology ; Attitude to Health ; Biological Specimen Banks ; Cryopreservation ; Delayed motherhood ; Female ; Fertility ; Humans ; Infertility, Female - etiology ; Infertility, Female - prevention & control ; Infertility, Female - psychology ; oocyte cryopreservation ; oocyte freezing ; Oocytes ; Parenting - psychology ; patient-centeredness ; Qualitative Research ; Reproductive Techniques, Assisted - psychology ; social values ; Womens health
Is Part Of: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica, 2016-12, Vol.95 (12), p.1396-1401
Description: Introduction Women can now opt to bank their oocytes with the intention of increasing their chances of achieving a pregnancy after their fertility has declined. This exploratory study aimed to gain insight into how women, considering oocyte banking to circumvent age‐related fertility decline, perceive this intervention. Material and methods We conducted a qualitative study in a Dutch university medical center and held in‐depth interviews with women on the waiting list for oocyte banking. We recorded the interviews, transcribed them verbatim and used thematic analysis. Results All women were financially independent and lived in single‐person urban households. They opted for oocyte banking because they wished to share parenthood with a future partner rather than becoming a single parent. This strong desire was key in their interpretation of all aspects of the intervention. Women set aside information about the limited success rates and potential risks, as they were optimistic about their own prognosis, thought that the chances for success were equally likely as the chances it would fail, and because of “anticipatory regret”. They perceived oocyte banking as a “helping hand” to achieve shared parenthood. Although women found the costs of the intervention high, they were willing to invest their money to increase their chances for shared parenthood. Conclusions Oocyte banking allows women to circumvent age‐related fertility decline. The prospect of potential shared parenthood overrules the perceived health risks and burden. Health professionals should take this into account when informing potential users of oocyte banking.
Publisher: United States: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Language: English;French;German
Identifier: ISSN: 0001-6349
EISSN: 1600-0412
DOI: 10.1111/aogs.13019
PMID: 27623090
CODEN: AOGSAE
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