Abstract Background As women increasingly delay childbearing for educational and career pursuits, understanding the age-related decline in ovarian reserve becomes crucial to avoid focus st g25-660 infertility.Egg freezing offers a solution, extending the window for achieving pregnancy with a biological child.However, awareness and acceptance of age-related fertility decline and elective egg freezing vary across countries and social groups.
Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study investigates fertility awareness, childbearing intentions, and attitudes toward elective egg freezing among 138 undergraduate female students at a private university in Kumasi, Ghana.Data were collected via a Google App-based questionnaire.Results The majority of respondents were below 28 years old (76.
3%), Christians (79.26%), and single (57.78%).
Many respondents overestimated their knowledge of age-related fertility decline, with almost half (48.89%) incorrectly believing it occurs after age 40.Primary sources of fertility education included health professionals, the Internet, and television.
While most (62.96%) considered muumi lyhty childbearing necessary, they would not have a child without a partner.Acceptance of donor egg in vitro fertilisation (IVF) varied based on circumstances, and a significant portion was open to donating their eggs (41.
48%).Awareness of elective egg freezing was low, but nearly half (48.89%) expressed interest in it, primarily to retain the option for a biological child.
The cost of elective egg freezing was a significant deterrent.Conclusions The study revealed a significant lack of awareness regarding age-related fertility decline and elective egg freezing among female university students in Kumasi.Most prefer having a biological child only with a partner.
While few were open to donating their eggs or accepting the same to achieve a pregnancy, interest in elective egg freezing was notable, albeit hindered by cost.The study recommends enhanced education by health professionals using social media and television to address these gaps.