ArticleBJUI compass2026
Barriers to pregnancy and parenthood during urology residency across Europe.
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- Barriers to pregnancy and parenthood during urology residency across Europe.BJUI compass · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: There is no information regarding challenges faced by European urology residents in starting a family. The aim of this study was to examine pregnancy and parenting experiences and policies during urology residency, identify regulatory gaps and provide recommendations for standardized European guidelines. Methods: A cross-sectional English-language electronic survey targeted urology residents and young urologists across Europe. The 44-item, self-administered survey was pilot-tested and iteratively revised with European Society of Residents in Urology (ESRU) board members. Data were collected between August and October 2024 from ESRU, the European Association of Urology (EAU) and the European School of Urology (ESU) via mailing lists and social media platforms. Results: From 387 respondents, 237 (61%) were females and 255 (66%) were residents. Written policies on pregnancy and parenthood management were reported by 112 (29%) respondents. Formal discussions on pregnancy and parenting were reported to be absent from 319 (82%) respondents, though 228 (59%) agreed about their importance. Among 250 non-childbearing participants, parenthood was postponed due to fears of missing training opportunities in 130 (92%) female versus 76 (86%) male respondents and due to fears of missing career opportunities in 122 (86%) female versus 62 (70%) male respondents. Concerns about falling behind peers in training were present in 119 (84%) female versus 58 (66%) male respondents ( Conclusions: This survey highlights the significant barriers to family planning in European urology residency. Fear of career setbacks and training disruptions drives parenthood delays. Standardized policies are needed to support residents while maintaining training requirements and career progression during pregnancy and parenthood.
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