Differences in Family Planning and Fertility Among Female and Male Gynecologic Oncologists
Background: The objective of the study was to compare family planning and infertility among female and male gynecologic oncologists in the United States Methods: This cross-sectional multiple choice survey was administered to the Society of Gynecologic Oncology gynecologic oncologists. The survey co...
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| author | Mihae Song Katelyn Tessier Jani Jensen Phoebe Leonard Melissa A. Geller Deanna Teoh |
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| description | Background: The objective of the study was to compare family planning and infertility among female and male gynecologic oncologists in the United States
Methods: This cross-sectional multiple choice survey was administered to the Society of Gynecologic Oncology gynecologic oncologists. The survey collected information on demographics and practice, family planning, and fertility and infertility experiences. Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were used to compare experiences by gender.
Results: Two hundred eighteen of 1243 (18%) members responded to the survey. The majority were women (71%), Caucasian (78%), and had been practicing fewer than 10 years (56%). One-third (32%) were 35+ years of age at the birth of their first child, and 67% delayed childbearing due to their career. Women were more likely than men to report career choice-influenced family planning. Just under half (44%) expressed current or past concerns about fertility, and this was more prevalent among women; 81% had sought infertility counseling. Among respondents who had fertility struggles, almost half (45%) reported their colleagues were unaware. Forty percent felt their fertility concerns affected work life, and 13% felt stigmatized for their fertility struggles.
Conclusions: These findings suggest that a career in gynecologic oncology have an impact on family planning, often resulting in childbearing delays and infertility concerns, especially among women. Support for our colleagues struggling with infertility should be included in wellness initiatives. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1f7b9c7669cd48f4b0686586548a31152024-01-26T05:40:27ZengMary Ann LiebertWomen's Health Reports2688-48442021-04-0121788410.1089/WHR.2020.0046Differences in Family Planning and Fertility Among Female and Male Gynecologic OncologistsMihae SongKatelyn TessierJani JensenPhoebe LeonardMelissa A. GellerDeanna TeohBackground: The objective of the study was to compare family planning and infertility among female and male gynecologic oncologists in the United States Methods: This cross-sectional multiple choice survey was administered to the Society of Gynecologic Oncology gynecologic oncologists. The survey collected information on demographics and practice, family planning, and fertility and infertility experiences. Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were used to compare experiences by gender. Results: Two hundred eighteen of 1243 (18%) members responded to the survey. The majority were women (71%), Caucasian (78%), and had been practicing fewer than 10 years (56%). One-third (32%) were 35+ years of age at the birth of their first child, and 67% delayed childbearing due to their career. Women were more likely than men to report career choice-influenced family planning. Just under half (44%) expressed current or past concerns about fertility, and this was more prevalent among women; 81% had sought infertility counseling. Among respondents who had fertility struggles, almost half (45%) reported their colleagues were unaware. Forty percent felt their fertility concerns affected work life, and 13% felt stigmatized for their fertility struggles. Conclusions: These findings suggest that a career in gynecologic oncology have an impact on family planning, often resulting in childbearing delays and infertility concerns, especially among women. Support for our colleagues struggling with infertility should be included in wellness initiatives.https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/WHR.2020.0046family planningfertility preservationgynecologic oncologistsinfertilitywork-life balance |
| spellingShingle | Mihae Song Katelyn Tessier Jani Jensen Phoebe Leonard Melissa A. Geller Deanna Teoh Differences in Family Planning and Fertility Among Female and Male Gynecologic Oncologists Women's Health Reports family planning fertility preservation gynecologic oncologists infertility work-life balance |
| title | Differences in Family Planning and Fertility Among Female and Male Gynecologic Oncologists |
| title_full | Differences in Family Planning and Fertility Among Female and Male Gynecologic Oncologists |
| title_fullStr | Differences in Family Planning and Fertility Among Female and Male Gynecologic Oncologists |
| title_full_unstemmed | Differences in Family Planning and Fertility Among Female and Male Gynecologic Oncologists |
| title_short | Differences in Family Planning and Fertility Among Female and Male Gynecologic Oncologists |
| title_sort | differences in family planning and fertility among female and male gynecologic oncologists |
| topic | family planning fertility preservation gynecologic oncologists infertility work-life balance |
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