Title: The Experiences of Fertility Concerns in Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease of
Childbearing Age: A descriptive Qualitative study
Version: 0 Date: 13 Apr 2025
Reviewer's report:
SUMMARY
Develop the Findings section. At least what has been removed from the themes? This section
should be expanded.
INTRODUCTION
-Although recommendations and guidelines regarding those are available internationally, there
has been a scarcity of research delving into the fertility concerns experienced by female IBD
patients. (Sources should be added)
METHODS
-How were the lower and upper age groups of the participants determined? I don't understand
this, frankly. Why were women in the lower and upper reproductive age group not included?
-If structured questions are included in the method section, it can be an example for other studies.
The questions can be included after the introduction of the structured interview form.
DISCUSSION
-The discussion should traditionally begin with a short paragraph stating the results of the study.
-To promote optimal care, the IBD medical team and the obstetric team must maintain regular
and effective communication, offer preconception counseling to all women with IBD, and
advise them on the safety of using IBD medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding,
the optimal mode of delivery, management of biologic agents, and the safety of childhood
vaccinations. Beyond administering suitable pharmacotherapy, medical institutions should
also offer high-quality preconception counseling, which positively contributes to enhancing
knowledge, addressing concerns, and correcting misconceptions about reproductive health
issues among IBD patients. Through preconception education and counseling, patients are
assisted in scientifically understanding the disease, making informed family planning decisions,
and mitigating unnecessary concerns. (Comments such as the concluding paragraph should be
shortened.)
-The discussion is too short and inadequate, unfortunately. Please discuss extensively the results
from different parts of the world and your own conclusions. There is only one paragraph of
discussion.
Title: The Experiences of Fertility Concerns in Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease of
Childbearing Age: A descriptive Qualitative study
Version: 0 Date: 13 Apr 2025
Reviewer's report:
SUMMARY
Develop the Findings section. At least what has been removed from the themes? This section
should be expanded.
INTRODUCTION
-Although recommendations and guidelines regarding those are available internationally, there
has been a scarcity of research delving into the fertility concerns experienced by female IBD
patients. (Sources should be added)
METHODS
-How were the lower and upper age groups of the participants determined? I don't understand
this, frankly. Why were women in the lower and upper reproductive age group not included?
-If structured questions are included in the method section, it can be an example for other studies.
The questions can be included after the introduction of the structured interview form.
DISCUSSION
-The discussion should traditionally begin with a short paragraph stating the results of the study.
-To promote optimal care, the IBD medical team and the obstetric team must maintain regular
and effective communication, offer preconception counseling to all women with IBD, and
advise them on the safety of using IBD medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding,
the optimal mode of delivery, management of biologic agents, and the safety of childhood
vaccinations. Beyond administering suitable pharmacotherapy, medical institutions should
also offer high-quality preconception counseling, which positively contributes to enhancing
knowledge, addressing concerns, and correcting misconceptions about reproductive health
issues among IBD patients. Through preconception education and counseling, patients are
assisted in scientifically understanding the disease, making informed family planning decisions,
and mitigating unnecessary concerns. (Comments such as the concluding paragraph should be
shortened.)
-The discussion is too short and inadequate, unfortunately. Please discuss extensively the results
from different parts of the world and your own conclusions. There is only one paragraph of
discussion.
Please review this paper.
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Title: The Experiences of Fertility Concerns in Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease of
Childbearing Age: A descriptive Qualitative study
Version: 0 Date: 13 Apr 2025
Reviewer's report:
SUMMARY
Develop the Findings section. At least what has been removed from the themes? This section
should be expanded.
INTRODUCTION
-Although recommendations and guidelines regarding those are available internationally, there
has been a scarcity of research delving into the fertility concerns experienced by female IBD
patients. (Sources should be added)
METHODS
-How were the lower and upper age groups of the participants determined? I don't understand
this, frankly. Why were women in the lower and upper reproductive age group not included?
-If structured questions are included in the method section, it can be an example for other studies.
The questions can be included after the introduction of the structured interview form.
DISCUSSION
-The discussion should traditionally begin with a short paragraph stating the results of the study.
-To promote optimal care, the IBD medical team and the obstetric team must maintain regular
and effective communication, offer preconception counseling to all women with IBD, and
advise them on the safety of using IBD medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding,
the optimal mode of delivery, management of biologic agents, and the safety of childhood
vaccinations. Beyond administering suitable pharmacotherapy, medical institutions should
also offer high-quality preconception counseling, which positively contributes to enhancing
knowledge, addressing concerns, and correcting misconceptions about reproductive health
issues among IBD patients. Through preconception education and counseling, patients are
assisted in scientifically understanding the disease, making informed family planning decisions,
and mitigating unnecessary concerns. (Comments such as the concluding paragraph should be
shortened.)
-The discussion is too short and inadequate, unfortunately. Please discuss extensively the results
from different parts of the world and your own conclusions. There is only one paragraph of
discussion.
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