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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Infertility Research
  • Medical Professional Well-being

Background:

  • Reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) physicians possess specialized knowledge of infertility.
  • Understanding the personal experiences of these specialists offers unique insights into the challenges of infertility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the personal experiences of REI physicians with infertility.
  • To identify the prevalence of infertility treatments and causes among REI physicians.
  • To explore the impact of career demands on REI physicians' fertility.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey with 40 questions was distributed to REI physicians.
  • The survey addressed demographics, personal fertility choices, and infertility treatments utilized.
  • Statistical analysis compared responses based on age (≤35 vs. >35 years).

Main Results:

  • 165 REI physicians completed the survey; 44% reported using infertility treatments, most commonly in vitro fertilization (IVF).
  • Common causes of infertility among respondents included anovulation/oligo-ovulation, poor ovarian reserve/age, male factor, and recurrent pregnancy loss.
  • Nearly half (47%) felt their career possibly negatively affected their fertility, with significant differences noted between age groups (p=0.0001).
  • Many respondents (40%) lacked insurance coverage for infertility treatments.

Conclusions:

  • REI physicians, despite professional expertise, frequently face personal infertility and require treatment.
  • Limited insurance coverage and demanding training are significant challenges for REI physicians experiencing infertility.
  • Findings highlight the personal impact of infertility on specialists in the field, underscoring the need for support and awareness.