A survey by Fertility Europe involving 2,717 people across 33 countries reveals that three out of four women fear professional disadvantages due to fertility treatments. In , 127 women participated, with 97 percent reporting stress regarding work.
The data shows 72 percent of respondents fear negative career consequences, while 81 percent missed work for treatments. Notably, 58 percent used vacation days for these visits. Unlike France or Denmark, Austria lacks specific legal leave for such care.
Marking European Fertility Week 2026, themed 'Double Duty - Fertility@Work,' Christina Fadler of Die Fruchtbar highlighted these challenges. The association notes that 70 percent of patients say infertility has impacted their long-term career planning goals.