P-575 What do Portuguese women know about fertility preservation options?

Abstract Study question What do Portuguese women know, and what attitudes they reveal regarding fertility preservation? Summary answer There is a lack of knowledge concerning preservation options solid desire to access more information. known already Fertility techniques increase the possibility conceiving biological child later, whether for social or medical reasons, but it should be noted that not ensure success. Previous studies showed an insufficient population cryopreservation techniques, their implications, benefits. Additionally, high percentage participants who consider using stated might related issues. It has been pointed out people would like information about reliable sources available public. design, size, duration Cross-sectional study. Participants' recruitment was set through online advertisement, media platforms private messages, were solicited share study link with two (Exponential Non-Discriminative Snowball Sampling method). The advertisement comprised detailed study’s aims procedures, inclusion criteria, voluntary anonymous nature participation. Data collection took place between March May 2022. Participants/materials, setting, methods 257 aged 18-45. Participants completed 9-items questionnaire. These questions addressed: a) (e.g., Are you aware existence any following options?); b) towards Would techniques?); c) get on this topic receive options?). Main results role chance Eighty-eight (34.2%) oocytes embryos 60(23.3%) only knew cryopreservation, 58(22.6%) oocytes, embryos, ovarian tissue 37(14.4%) did know previously mentioned techniques. Most (n = 177; 68.9%) actively considering preservation, 36(14.0%) oocyte 34(13.2%) willing pursue it, need information, 9(3.5%) 1(0.4%) cryopreservation. Of those contemplating 45(17.5%) prevent effect age fertility, 21(8.2%) due absence partner. Regarding concerns worried costs 26; 10.1%), 25; 9.7%), hormonal injections other drugs 10; 3.9%) spontaneous pregnancy 8; 3.1%). preserving main reasons never thought 56; 21.8%), want pregnant 34; 13.2%), 32; 12.5%), 28; 10.9%) 16; 6.2%). agreed provided during consultations at school. Limitations, caution data process (social survey) have limitations, such as sampling bias, self-selection concerns, under-representation exclusion platforms), limiting making generalisations. Wider implications findings Making may warrant opportunity option make informed decisions reproductive life. Trial registration number applicable