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ArticleReproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E2023

What are the most common controversial clinical issues in fertility preservation? A content analysis of a collaborative professional online consultation group.

Avi Tsafrir, Avi BenHaroush, Jordana Hyman, Gilad Karavani, Tal Imbar

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Article in Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Avi TsafrirIVF unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel. avits@netvision.net.il.
Avi BenHaroushIVF unit, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel.
Jordana HymanIVF unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.
Gilad KaravaniFaculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Tal ImbarFaculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Hebrew University of Jerusalem · ILRabin Medical Center · ILShaare Zedek Medical Center · IL

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Abstract

research questionClinicians involved in fertility preservation (FP) are often required to make prompt and consequential decisions despite the absence of evidence-based data. We established a collaborative professional online consultation group for fertility preservation issues. We sought to determine the main controversial clinical issues in FP as raised by participants of this group.

designContent analysis of a dedicated community of practice interacting via a messaging application (WhatsApp) and a survey of group participants.

resultsBetween January 2019 and July 2022, group members posed 39 clinical questions which were discussed and debated by the group. Common themes included management of oncofertility cases (33%), potential gonadotoxicity of various therapies (23%), fertility preservation in women and girls with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) (18%), and technical aspects of ovarian tissue cryopreservation (10%). All but one query received prompt response (mean time for first response for 95% of queries 7.1 ± 9.0 min) from a mean of 5.4 ± 3.2 members. An anonymous online survey of group members was conducted during August 2022 (n = 31, response rate 94%). The majority of respondents stated they gained knowledge and assistance in clinical decision making from participation in the discussion group (90% and 58% of respondents, respectively).

conclusionsManagement of clinical oncofertility cases, potential gonadotoxic effect of therapeutics and fertility preservation in women and girls with POI were the most common controversial issues in our fertility preservation community of practice. Intra-professional collaborative communication via a messaging application can aid in clinical management of fertility preservation and augment clinician's knowledge.

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Fertility PreservationInfertilityPrimary Ovarian InsufficiencyCryopreservationFemaleHumansReferral and Consultation

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PMID37620900
PMCPMC10463612
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