Fertility knowledge and family planning perspectives among female physicians: a cross-sectional study

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This study aims to evaluate the fertility knowledge and family planning concerns of female physicians in Germany and how these factors affect their careers.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey with 250 cisgender female physicians in Germany from various disciplines.
An anonymous online survey collected demographic data, career trajectories, and fertility knowledge using a modified FIT-KS.
Pearson and Spearman correlation coefficients and chi-square tests were employed for data analysis.
214 physicians completed the survey, revealing a median age of 36.5 years and moderate fertility knowledge with a correct response rate of 70.2%.
90.2% of respondents found leadership positions compatible with part-time work, while more than half postponed family planning due to work constraints.
59% were mothers, with a mean of 1.99 children and a significant association found between higher age at first childbirth and regret about delaying parenthood.

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Cross-sectional study assesses barriers to family planning and fertility knowledge in female physicians, indicating a need for greater support.

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Gonder et al. (2026) studied this question.

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