Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Fertility

Fertility Preservation and Family Planning

Fertility Preservation and Family Planning are important aspects of reproductive health, offering individuals and couples the opportunity to plan for their future and manage their fertility according to personal, medical, or age-related circumstances.

Fertility preservation involves several medical techniques to maintain reproductive potential, particularly in individuals who may face fertility challenges later in life or due to medical treatments. Common methods include egg freezing for women, sperm freezing for men, and embryo freezing for couples undergoing IVF. In some cases, ovarian tissue freezing and ovarian suppression may also be used, especially for individuals undergoing treatments that could harm the ovaries, such as chemotherapy. These preservation techniques offer a way for individuals to preserve their fertility before undergoing treatments that may compromise their reproductive health, giving them the option to conceive later using assisted reproductive technologies (ART).

Family planning is a critical aspect of reproductive healthcare, enabling individuals and couples to plan when and how they want to have children. Family planning includes a range of methods and strategies, from natural contraception to assisted reproductive technologies.

Key elements include:

• Contraceptive methods
• Fertility awareness
• Fertility counseling and support
• Assisted reproductive technologies (ART)
• Genetic counseling