Career advancement and fertility intention among working women in Japan: a cross-sectional survey study.

Background: The global decline in birth rates highlights the need to understand fertility intention among working women of childbearing age. However, only few studies have examined the balance between career and childbearing in Japan, which has a rapidly aging society. This study aimed to explore factors influencing fertility intention by evaluating health status, healthcare access, career advancements, working conditions, and workplace dynamics among Japanese working women.