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    Women’s experience of social egg freezing: perceptions of success, risks, and ‘going it alone’

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    2018-11-01
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    Baldwin, K.;
    Culley, Lorraine
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    Abstract Objective: To explore how female users of social egg freezing technology reported their experience of freezing eggs for ‘social’ reasons. Background: Very few studies have explored women’s experiences of social egg freezing. The limited primary research on this topic has suggested that users find the process of freezing eggs emotionally challenging. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 31 women who identified as undergoing egg freezing for social reasons. Interviews lasted between 40 minutes and two hours, were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed using thematic analysis assisted by Nvivo 10. Results: Women employed multiple concepts of egg freezing 'success'. They reported a lack of detailed discussion of post-freezing processes and outcomes in their encounters with clinicians, and, contrary to the recommendations of professional associations, were not given clinic or age specific information. Few perceived freezing as involving physical risks. However, many participants reported the process of egg freezing as emotionally challenging, primarily linked to feelings of isolation and stigma due to their single status Conclusion Participants were generally satisfied with the treatment they received from clinics. However, they expressed a desire for more detailed information about potential outcomes from egg freezing and suggested ways in which clinics might address the emotional challenges of undertaking this process as an unpartnered person.
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    Citation : Baldwin, K. and Culley, L. (2018) Women’s experience of social egg freezing: perceptions of success, risks, and ‘going it alone’. Human Fertility,
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    http://hdl.handle.net/2086/16555
    DOI
    https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14647273.2018.1522456
    Research Group : Centre for Reproduction Research
    Research Institute : Centre for Reproduction Research (CRR)
    Peer Reviewed : Yes
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