Description of the study:
This survey is for a study which forms part of the project entitled ‘Australians’ perceptions of fertility and attitudes towards ovarian reserve testing’. This project will investigate Australian men and women’s perceptions of the change in female fertility potential with increasing age and their attitudes towards ovarian reserve testing.
This project is supported by Flinders University School of Medicine.
Ovarian Reserve Testing:
ACOG say that “the concept of “ovarian reserve” defines a woman’s reproductive potential as a function of the number and quality of her remaining oocytes (eggs). The general purpose of ovarian reserve testing is to assess the quality and quantity of the remaining oocytes in an attempt to predict reproductive potential.”
Purpose of the study:
This project aims to:
- Determine Australian men and women’s understanding of the natural change in
fertility potential with increasing age. Specifically, we are targeting responses from
people of reproductive age (18-45years) who do not have children. - Determine what factors influence both women and men’s decision regarding when
to start a family.
- Determine both women and men’s views regarding the potential benefits and risks
of ovarian reserve testing for “reproductive life planning”. Ovarian reserve testing
refers to medical assessments which may identify those women experiencing
premature “aging” of their ovaries.
Link to survey:
Please click the link below to take part in an anonymous 15 minute online survey about Australians’ understanding of fertility and attitudes towards fertility testing. The study is being run by Alisha Thompson, Professor Kelton Tremellen and Professor Sheryl de Lacey of Flinders University of South Australia.
The survey is open to Australian residents aged between 18 and 45 who do not have children. If you meet these criteria and are interested in participating, please follow this Survey Monkey link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ovarianreservestudy
Information Sheet for study:
Please click on link below (PDF)