A substantial knowledge gap exists in understanding sex as a biological variable for abdominal wall hernia repair, specifically regarding female patients of childbearing age.^1-3 While data suggest repairs should ideally occur following completion of all pregnancies, adherence to these guidelines varies considerably among surgeons.^4-6 Moreover, wide variation in operative timing, technique, and mesh use exists. Surgeon motivation and behavior contributing to this variability is unknown. Whether and how a potential pregnancy influences surgeon decision-making in regards to operative timing and approach remains inadequately characterized. In this context, we sought to understand surgeon consideration of childbearing age and intent when managing abdominal wall hernias in women and girls.

在将性别理解为腹壁疝修补的生物学变量方面，尤其是育龄女性，存在很大的知识鸿沟。^{1 -3}尽管数据表明应该在完成所有怀孕后进行修复，但在外科医生中对这些准则的遵守情况差异很大。^{4 -6}而且，存在操作时间，技术和网格使用方面的广泛变化。造成这种变异的外科医生动机和行为尚不清楚。在手术时机和方法方面，潜在的怀孕是否以及如何影响外科医生的决策仍然不充分。在这种情况下，我们试图了解外科医生在控制妇女和女孩的腹壁疝时育龄和意图的考虑。