Language
English
Publication Date
9-1-2024
Journal
Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics
DOI
10.1007/s10815-024-03216-4
PMID
39093321
PMCID
PMC11405352
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
8-2-2024
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Abstract
Physician infertility has become a growing concern because of the increasingly high rates of infertility physicians experience associated with their strenuous work schedules, environmental exposures, and delayed family planning due to their necessitated years of training. Fortunately, there has been an increase in awareness, advocacy, and urgency for institutional support alongside this suboptimal association. This awareness is reflected in the vast existing literature regarding physician infertility; in this scoping review, we aggregated and assessed the current data as well as identified gaps in the available research. Including 56 articles regarding various aspects of the current state of physician infertility, we compiled and synthesized the available data to understand the role of infertility in physician family planning, including specific analyses for surgeons and comparisons of male and female physicians. We discussed the utilization and downsides of artificial reproductive technologies for this population in terms of finances and logistics, contributing to this complex and, until recently, neglected issue. Lastly, we reported on a multitude of suggestions aimed at medical training programs to help combat the complex issue of physician infertility.
Keywords
Humans, Infertility, Physicians, Female, Male, Reproductive Techniques, Assisted, Family Planning Services, Physician infertility, Artificial reproductive technologies, Medical training
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
, "Physician Infertility: A Structured Literature Review" (2024). Faculty, Staff and Students Publications. 6187.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/6187