1. Current status of efforts to conceive
The timing of starting fertility treatment is trending towards earlier ages.
- Married men and women trying to conceive
The average age at which people begin trying to conceive is 32.1 years old.
One in three people start trying to conceive in their late 20s.
The age at which a couple begins trying to conceive (the age at which they decide they want children)
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The average age at which couples begin trying to conceive is 32.1 years old. This is slightly earlier than last year's average of 32.3 years old. In particular, the percentage of couples in their late 20s (25-29 years old) trying to conceive has risen slightly, with one in three couples now starting to try to conceive.
On the other hand, less than 10% of men and women aged 35 and over said they had been trying to conceive since their 20s. The results showed that for both men and women, the older they get, the later they tend to start trying to conceive.
2. The image of "trying to conceive"
The issue of "trying to conceive" is
Towards something that families and society as a whole can work on.
- Married men and women trying to conceive
- Young men and women
- Parents' generation men and women
The most common image of trying to conceive is "something the whole family works on together."
On the other hand, a generational gap was revealed.
Image of "fertility treatment"
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The most common perception of fertility treatment across all demographics, with nearly 40% of respondents describing it as "something the whole family works on together," is that it's a collaborative effort.
On the other hand, among married men and women trying to conceive, 43.6% described it as "difficult" and 30.7% as "painful," indicating a greater emphasis on emotional aspects. Parents, on the other hand, tended to be more likely than other generations to describe it as "important" (34.1%) and "something everyone does naturally" (24.1%).
While everyone shares the same desire to work together on fertility treatment, there are slight differences in attitudes towards it depending on one's position and generation.
3. Changes and burdens that come with engaging in "fertility treatment".
The most common response was "The couple is actively trying to conceive."
However, gender differences were also revealed.
- Married men and women trying to conceive
The majority of respondents indicated that "both spouses are proactive."
Women tend to be more proactive.
The degree of your and your partner's involvement in "trying to conceive"
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The most common response regarding proactiveness in fertility treatment was "both husband and wife are proactive," accounting for nearly half at 49%, a slight increase from 2018. It appears that interest in fertility treatment is on the rise.
However, when comparing men and women, it was found that women are more conscious of fertility treatment and believe they are "more proactive" than their partners.
Furthermore, as both men and women get older, the percentage of those who feel their partners are "not actively involved" increases. This may be because these are topics that are difficult to communicate about, leading to frequent misunderstandings.
4. The burden of engaging in "fertility treatment"
The biggest hurdle in trying to conceive is
"Financial aspects."
- Married men and women trying to conceive
- Young men and women
Financial concerns were the most common worry for both men and women.
It was revealed that they also feel anxious about "balancing work and studies" and "their own lack of knowledge."
Things that felt like hurdles before starting "trying to conceive" (married men and women trying to conceive) / Things that might become hurdles when starting "trying to conceive" in the future (young men and women)
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For both men and women, the number one reason they felt hurdles to trying to conceive was "financial reasons." Furthermore, among married women trying to conceive, in addition to financial concerns, 28.4% were worried about "balancing work and trying to conceive," and 26% were worried about "difficulty discussing it with others," showing that many are struggling with these issues while trying to conceive.
Among married men trying to conceive, the second most common reason cited by 21.4% was "I don't know what stage I should be at in trying to conceive." This reveals that anxiety about fertility treatment stems from a lack of knowledge on their part.
5. The reality and attitudes surrounding "trying to conceive"
The "Two People Trying to Conceive" initiative is
A gap between men and women.
- Married men and women trying to conceive
In comparison to 2018, the approach to "trying to conceive as a couple" was:
Among those who "can do it," women are on the rise, while men are on the decline.
Married couples who are trying to conceive together
Couples with differing levels of awareness regarding fertility treatment are more likely to experience emotional stress during the process.
One in three married men has experienced their partner's emotional instability.
Married men and women who are trying to conceive often find it difficult.
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In 2019, the number of women participating in "couples trying to conceive" increased by 4.6 points, while the number of men participating decreased by 7.7 points.
When married men and women who answered that they were able to conceive together were asked for the reason, the most common answer for both was "because we are able to cooperate and be considerate of each other," but about 8.6% more women gave this answer, showing a difference between the sexes.
Couples with significant differences in their attitudes towards fertility treatment tend to experience more stress during the process. Women, in particular, often report feeling more emotionally distressed, with one in three men reporting having experienced distress due to their partner's emotional instability.
6. Relationships with close people during "fertility treatment"
Communication with those around you
On to the next challenge.
- Married men and women trying to conceive
- Parents' generation men and women
Have you ever asked others for help?
About 10%.
Experience of asking for cooperation from those around me regarding "trying to conceive".
There is "no" consultation with parents about fertility treatment.
Approximately 80%.
Opportunities to tell parents and in-laws that you are trying to conceive
Parents' experience with conversations about fertility treatment with their children
About 10%.
Experiences of talking with my sons and daughters about "trying to conceive" and "not having children (grandchildren)."
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Only about 10% of married men and women have ever asked for support from those around them regarding fertility treatment. Although the idea that fertility treatment is something that the whole family should consider has become more widespread, less than 20% of people have ever had a conversation about fertility treatment with their parents.
After the idea that fertility treatment should be considered not only by couples but by the whole family and society as a whole has become widespread, the challenge that may arise is communication with those around them.
7. "Fertility treatment" and support from the surrounding environment
Company support for fertility treatment,
80% of married men and women trying to conceive say they "don't know."
- Married men and women trying to conceive
- Young men and women
Regarding workplace support for fertility treatment,
Nearly 80% responded that they "don't have a system in place/don't know about one."
There are workplace systems in place to support and assist with fertility treatment.
More than half of married men and women trying to conceive do not have "fertility treatment leave."
About 30% of respondents said they were unsure whether they would have "fertility treatment leave."
My current company/workplace offers or has offered "fertility treatment leave."
For ideal fertility support,
There is a demand for
an environment where holidays and working hours are flexible.
"Fertility support" from your ideal company/business.
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Regarding company support for fertility treatment, only about 10% of married men and women undergoing fertility treatment have actually used such support. The fact that 80% were unaware of such support suggests that most people are not aware of it. More than half of married men and women undergoing fertility treatment reported that their workplaces do not offer fertility treatment leave, so improving company systems and promoting widespread adoption will be a challenge going forward. The most common answer regarding the ideal fertility treatment support that married men and women undergoing fertility treatment desire from their companies was "flexible leave and working hours." It seems that working married men and women undergoing fertility treatment are looking for an environment that allows them to work while pursuing fertility treatment.
7. "Fertility treatment" and support from the surrounding environment
With fertility support from local governments and administrative bodies
What is required
"Financial support."
- Married men and women trying to conceive
- Young men and women
- Parents' generation men and women
Married men and women who are trying to conceive have researched "fertility support from local governments and administrative bodies."
Approximately 20%.
I have researched the "fertility treatment" support programs offered by local governments and administrative bodies.
"Fertility support provided by local governments and administrative bodies"
There is still room for improvement in both actual usage and support services.
Ideal "fertility treatment" support received from local governments and administrative bodies
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While local governments and administrative bodies offer support for those trying to conceive, it seems that only about 20% of married couples trying to conceive have actually undergone such a procedure.
However, it seems that women in their early 40s who are trying to conceive tend to research support options more as their fertility journey progresses.
A survey of local government and administrative support for those considering fertility treatment revealed that both married men and women undergoing fertility treatment frequently desire "financial support." This is linked to the "financial" aspect of the burden and anxiety associated with fertility treatment mentioned earlier. The survey also found that "information support" is considered necessary not only by married men and women undergoing fertility treatment, but also by a wide range of people, including young men and women and parents.