Infertility and fertility intentions, desires, and outcomes among US women

Shreffler, Karina M.; Tiemeyer, Stacy; Dorius, Cassandra; Spierling, Tiffany; Greil, Arthur L.; McQuillan, Julia

doi:10.4054/demres.2016.35.39

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“…Population data provide evidence that both infertility prevalence and infertility treatment in the United States are stratified by socioeconomic status and race/ethnicity: Those with higher incomes, private insurance, and who are White have more support and access to treatment than others (Greil, Slauson‐Blevins, et al, ). Yet regardless of socioeconomic status and race/ethnicity, women who experience infertility report greater desire to have children and want more children than women who have not experienced infertility (Shreffler et al, ).…”

Section: Education and Awareness Of Reproduction And Infertility Treamentioning

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Responding to Infertility: Lessons from a Growing Body of Research and Suggested Guidelines for Practice

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Infertility is a common, yet often misunderstood, experience. Infertility is an important topic for family scientists because of its effects on families; its relevance to research in related areas, such as fertility trends and reproductive health; and its implications for practitioners who work with individuals and couples experiencing infertility. In this review, we focus on common misperceptions in knowledge and treatment of infertility and highlight insights from recent research that includes men, couples, and people with infertility who are not in treatment. The meaning of parenthood, childlessness, awareness of a fertility problem, and access to resources are particularly relevant for treatment seeking and psychosocial outcomes. On the basis of insights from family science research, we provide specific guidelines for infertility practice within broader social contexts such as trends in health care, education, employment, and relationships. Guidelines are presented across three areas of application: infertility education for individuals, families, and practitioners; steps to support the emotional well-being of those affected by infertility; and understanding of treatment approaches and their implications for individuals and couples.

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Responding to Infertility: Lessons from a Growing Body of Research and Suggested Guidelines for Practice

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“…Fertility intention is the expression of fertility desire based on an individual or family preference for children, taking into account various limitations such as the ideal number of children, gender, time, and interval of pregnancy. 1 As a systemic problem, fertility intentions are influenced by many factors including the economy, fertility policies, level of education, the environment, and public services. 2 Despite the implementation of the two-child policy in 2015, the total number of annual births in China has not shown a clear trend of growth.…”

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Fertility intentions among couples in Shanghai under COVID‐19: A cross‐sectional study

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Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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Objective: To evaluate fertility intensions among couples in Shanghai under the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) pandemic against the backdrop of persistently low fertility. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out using data from studies conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected regarding sociodemographic characteristics, history of reproduction and gynecology, fertility intention before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, female psychological state, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily life. Results: Under the influence of COVID-19, 296/447 (66.2%) participants did not change their original fertility intention to have children, while 151/447 (33.8%) of participants were affected by the outbreak. Participants who believed in government and hospital control policies were less likely to change their intention to become pregnant (P < 10-3 , P < 10-3). In contrast, concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on female and fetal health led participants to cancel their original pregnancy plans (P < 10 −3). Conclusion: Three in ten couples of childbearing age, who originally expressed their intention of becoming pregnant, canceled their pregnancy plans after the COVID-19 outbreak. The COVID-19 outbreak has brought new challenges to people's physical and mental health. Effective policies and measures can help to improve people's fertility intentions with respect to having children.

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“…The effects of becoming a mother likely depend, in part, on whether that transition is viewed as a welcome change. One factor that might shape the meaning of motherhood is perceived fertility problems (Shreffler et al, ). Many U.S. women face fertility barriers that require extra efforts to conceive and that may result in not having children (Chandra, Copen, & Stephen, ).…”

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Change in Motherhood Status and Fertility Problem Identification: Implications for Changes in Life Satisfaction

Greil

McQuillan²,

Burch

et al. 2019

J of Marriage and Family

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Infertility and fertility intentions, desires, and outcomes among US women

Cited by 33 publications

References 22 publications

Responding to Infertility: Lessons from a Growing Body of Research and Suggested Guidelines for Practice

Responding to Infertility: Lessons from a Growing Body of Research and Suggested Guidelines for Practice

Fertility intentions among couples in Shanghai under COVID‐19: A cross‐sectional study

Change in Motherhood Status and Fertility Problem Identification: Implications for Changes in Life Satisfaction

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