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ArticleBMC gastroenterology2025

The experiences of fertility concerns in women with inflammatory bowel disease of childbearing age: a descriptive qualitative study.

Lewei Tu, Qiaoyu Wu, Mengxiao Jiang, Meihao Wei, Ying Wang, Ying Xiao

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Lewei Tu *Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, CA999078, China.
Qiaoyu Wu *Nursing Department, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, CA310009, China.
Mengxiao Jiang *Nursing Department, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, CA510060, China.
Meihao WeiNursing Department, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, CA310009, China.
Ying WangSchool of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, CA310035, China.
Ying XiaoFaculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, CA999078, China. yxiao@must.edu.mo.

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the Department of Education General Research Project of Zhejiang Province Y2021462567the Department of Education University Visiting Scholar Teacher Professional Development Project of Zhejiang Province FX2021027
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Abstract

backgroundSince the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms among females is usually in the reproductive years, issues regarding pregnancy and childbearing are prevalent. Relatively few studies have focused on the fertility concerns of women with IBD. PURPOSE: To comprehensively explore the fertility concerns of women with IBD. PATIENTS AND

methodsThis qualitative descriptive study involved 17 IBD patients recruited from Hangzhou. Participants were recruited via maximum variation purposive sampling. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted, and transcriptions were analysed through conventional content analysis to identify key themes.

resultsFour themes related to fertility concerns among women with IBD were identified: (1) self-concern, (2) worry about pregnancy, (3) worry about children, and (4) expectation of fertility-related support.

conclusionThis study examined childbearing concerns among women of reproductive age with IBD, including personal worries, pregnancy fears, and support needs. The findings indicated that healthcare providers can reduce anxiety and improve quality of life by offering medical support, pre-pregnancy education, multidisciplinary care, and family/social backing.

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FertilityInflammatory Bowel DiseasesPregnancy ComplicationsAdultAnxietyFearFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPregnancyQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeSocial SupportYoung AdultExperienceFertility concernsInflammatory bowel diseasesQualitative study

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