Assessing Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Ovarian cryopreservation Technology among Women with Ovarian Diseases

Faten Mabrouk Nouh^1*Hasan Abuaruz¹Amal Khalifa Khalil²Rania Ezzat El-gobashy²Aya Mohamed Faheem Alasser²Aya Ibrahim Shaban Abdullah²Jebril AL-hrinat³Aseel Ghaleb Hendi⁴Majdi Alzoubi¹Tahani Al Rahbeni⁵Khalid AL-Mugheed^5*Sally Mohammed Farghaly Abdelaliem⁶Hanaa Elsayed Ahmed Shahin⁷

• ¹Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Amman, Jordan
• ²University of Menoufia, Shibin Al Kawm, Al Minufiyah, Monufia, Egypt
• ³Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine
• ⁴Hashemite University, Zarqa, Zarqa, Jordan
• ⁵Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• ⁶Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• ⁷Jouf University, Sakakah, Al Jawf, Saudi Arabia

Background:Cryopreservation techniques for laboratory oocytes offer women expanded reproductive options, especially those facing fertility challenges due to ovarian diseases.Aim:To assess the knowledge, attitude, and perception of oocyte cryopreservation technology among women with ovarian diseases.Design:A cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted, involving 202 women aged 18–45 years diagnosed with ovarian diseases. Participants were recruited from outpatient obstetrics and gynecology clinics at Menoufia University Hospital and Shebin El-Kom Teaching Hospital. Data collection instruments included an online questionnaire, obstetric and gynecological history forms, and structured assessments of knowledge, perception, and attitude toward oocyte cryopreservation.Results:The findings revealed that 59.9% of the women had a moderate level of knowledge about oocyte cryopreservation. More than half (55.9%) demonstrated a negative attitude toward the technology, which significantly influenced their perception of it. Additionally, a notable proportion of participants reported experiencing infertility due to their ovarian condition. Among them, 37.6% stated that their disease had a substantial negative impact on their overall quality of life.Conclusion:The study highlights that a considerable proportion of women with ovarian diseases possess inadequate knowledge and hold negative attitudes toward oocyte cryopreservation, which negatively affects their perception of the procedure. Furthermore, ovarian diseases contribute to infertility and reduced quality of life. These findings underscore the need for targeted health education programs to improve awareness, attitudes, and understanding of fertility preservation options among this population.