Influencing factors and coping strategies for voluntary childlessness in female patients with inflammatory bowel disease
10.3760/cma.j.cn101480-20250221-00028
- VernacularTitle:女性炎症性肠病患者自愿不生育的影响因素和应对策略
- Author:
Lian DAI
1
;
Lingyan FAN
1
;
Bolin YANG
1
;
Ping ZHU
1
Author Information
1. 南京中医药大学附属医院炎症性肠病中心 肛肠科，江苏南京 210029
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Inflammatory bowel disease;
Pregnancy;
Fertility;
Voluntary childlessness
- From:
Chinese Journal of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
2025;09(3):255-258
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Many female patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are of reproductive age, and addressing fertility-related issues is an important part of comprehensive treatment. Although the fertility of female IBD patients does not differ significantly from that of the general population, many women with IBD opt for childlessness. This voluntary childlessness may stem from concerns about the adverse effects of IBD and its treatment on fertility, pregnancy, and newborns. A lack of in depth understanding of fertility, socioeconomic status, demographic factors, and insufficient professional medical advice may also contribute to patients' decision to choose voluntary childlessness. This article analyzes the factors influencing voluntary childlessness in female IBD patients and summarizes recommendations aimed at reducing trend, to enhance fertility awareness among female IBD patients and providing useful references for developing reasonable fertility plans.
