Fertility and Fertility Preservation: The Male Perspective |
1. Introduction
You are being invited to take part in a research study to be carried out at the National Maternity Hospital and the Merrion Fertility Clinic by Dr Andrew Downey as part of his MD degree programme from University College Dublin (UCD).
Before you decide whether or not you wish to take part, you should read the information provided below carefully.
You should clearly understand the risks and benefits of taking part in this study so that you can make a decision that is right for you. This process is known as ‘Informed Consent’.
Why is this study being done?
This study is taking place to find out the views of men in the general population on female ovarian reserve testing and on egg freezing.
Advances in technology such as ovarian reserve testing and egg freezing offer an alternative option to monitor and preserve fertility. An increasing awareness of the negative impact of ageing on fertility, particularly in women, has prompted an increasing usage of ovarian reserve testing.
Studies have shown that the majority of women were aware of ovarian reserve testing and egg freezing. Most women would also consider undertaking oocyte vitrification to preserve fertility.
Less is known about the views of men in the general population or about male partner’s views on fertility preservation and on fertility preservation techniques.
Who is organising and funding this study?
Dr Andrew Downey is conducting this research as part of his MD degree programme from University College Dublin (UCD). He receives a salary for his work as Clinical and Research Fellow. There is no additional funding for this survey and researchers do not receive payment for recruitment of participants. This study has received research ethics approval from the National Maternity Hospital.
Why am I being asked to take part?
You are being asked to take part because we are looking to survey men in the general population.
What will happen to me if I agree to take part?
You will complete a brief online survey on Survey Monkey. This will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Responses to the survey are anonymous.
What are the benefits?
This study may not benefit you directly. It will allow us to be more informed about male perspectives on ovarian reserve testing and egg freezing.
Before you decide whether or not you wish to take part, you should read the information provided below carefully.
You should clearly understand the risks and benefits of taking part in this study so that you can make a decision that is right for you. This process is known as ‘Informed Consent’.
Why is this study being done?
This study is taking place to find out the views of men in the general population on female ovarian reserve testing and on egg freezing.
Advances in technology such as ovarian reserve testing and egg freezing offer an alternative option to monitor and preserve fertility. An increasing awareness of the negative impact of ageing on fertility, particularly in women, has prompted an increasing usage of ovarian reserve testing.
Studies have shown that the majority of women were aware of ovarian reserve testing and egg freezing. Most women would also consider undertaking oocyte vitrification to preserve fertility.
Less is known about the views of men in the general population or about male partner’s views on fertility preservation and on fertility preservation techniques.
Who is organising and funding this study?
Dr Andrew Downey is conducting this research as part of his MD degree programme from University College Dublin (UCD). He receives a salary for his work as Clinical and Research Fellow. There is no additional funding for this survey and researchers do not receive payment for recruitment of participants. This study has received research ethics approval from the National Maternity Hospital.
Why am I being asked to take part?
You are being asked to take part because we are looking to survey men in the general population.
What will happen to me if I agree to take part?
You will complete a brief online survey on Survey Monkey. This will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Responses to the survey are anonymous.
What are the benefits?
This study may not benefit you directly. It will allow us to be more informed about male perspectives on ovarian reserve testing and egg freezing.