1단국대학교 간호대학
2단국대학교 일반대학원 간호학과
1College of Nursing, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
2Department of Nursing, Graduate School, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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Participants | Age (yr) | Jobs | Religions | Last formal education | Reproductive health related characteristics | AMH (ng/ml) | Number of OC procedures | Start time for OC | Recent time for OC | Economic burden of OC |
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1 | 32 | Government official | Atheism | College | Irregular mensturation | 1.08 | 1 | Aug. 2022 | Aug. 2022 | Low |
2 | 33 | Kindergarten teacher | Christianity | College | Obstruction of one fallopian tube, endometriosis | 0.09 | 1 | Jul. 2022 | Jul. 2022 | Middle |
3 | 34 | Student | Christianity | College | None | 4.52 | 1 | Oct. 2022 | Oct. 2022 | Middlehigh |
4 | 37 | Service industry worker | Atheism | College | None | 1.04 | 1 | Aug. 2022 | Aug. 2022 | Middle |
5 | 35 | Office worker | Atheism | College | None | 2.37 | 1 | Sep. 2022 | Sep. 2022 | High |
6 | 25 | Hairdressing service | Buddhism | College | Ovarian cyst | 0.13 | 2 | Aug. 2022 | Sep. 2022 | Middle |
7 | 27 | Office worker | Atheism | College | Premature ovarian failure | 0.03 | 8 | Aug. 2020 | Sep. 2022 | High |
8 | 36 | Office worker | Christianity | College | Amenorrhea | < 0.01 | 1 | Oct. 2022 | Oct. 2022 | Middle |
9 | 34 | Nurse | Atheism | College | None | 1.25 | 2 | Jul. 2022 | Oct. 2022 | Middle |
10 | 29 | Nurse | Christianity | College | None | 4.02 | 1 | Dec. 2022 | Dec. 2022 | Low |
11 | 29 | Office worker | Atheism | College | None | 2.93 | 2 | Dec. 2022 | Jan. 2023 | Middlehigh |
12 | 33 | None | Atheism | College | None | 5.79 | 1 | Feb. 2023 | Feb. 2023 | Lowmiddle |
13 | 32 | None | Atheism | College | Endometriosis | 2.08 | 1 | Feb. 2023 | Feb. 2023 | Middle |
Theme-clusters | Themes | Extracted meaning |
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Safeguards against future uncertainty | Fear of possible Infertility | Deciding to undergo oocyte cryopreservation due to concerns about potential infertility caused by low ovarian function or reproductive health issues |
Proactive decisions for potential situations | Choosing oocyte cryopreservation as a preventive measure against future uncertainties related to marriage and childbearing | |
Responding to family and societal expectations | Deciding to cryopreserve oocytes in response to family and societal expectations regarding marriage and childbearing | |
Indescribable pain and chaos | Concealed vulnerabilities and shrinking self-esteem | Hiding the embarrassment associated with oocyte cryopreservation and feeling intimidated by the circumstances |
Negative judgments and discomfort | Experiencing discomfort and anxiety due to negative perceptions and intrusive questions from others while undergoing oocyte cryopreservation | |
Physical pain and discomfort for the first time | Enduring physical pain and unforeseen side effects from hormone injections and oocyte retrieval, leading to exhaustion and regret | |
Disappointment and burdens during the oocyte retrieval process | Facing disappointment and burdens such as financial strain, timerelated constraints, and environmental challenges during the oocyte retrieval process | |
Anxiety and doubts about the safety of frozen oocytes | Feeling anxiety and doubts about the viability of frozen oocytes and the potential for future pregnancy | |
Motivation to rebuild resilience | Emotional recovery through support from others | Experiencing psychological comfort and positive changes through support from family, friends, and healthcare professionals |
Power of positive selfaffirmations | Maintaining a positive attitude toward physical and mental wellbeing, along with positively accepting the results of oocyte cryopreservation | |
Finally freeing the mind | Feeling of relief at having insurance for future childbearing | A sense of relief from securing future options for childbearing, alleviating pressures related to marriage and having children |
Time and confidence gained through oocyte cryopreservation | Feeling that oocyte cryopreservation has provided time and confidence for personal growth and future career development |
Normal range for AMH: 25 years old: 3.0 ng/mL / 30 years old: 2.5 ng/mL / 35 years old: 1.5 ng/mL / 40 years old: 1 ng/mL (source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/22681-anti-mullerian-hormone-test). AMH = Anti-Mullerian hormone; OC = Oocyte cryopreservation.