A clinical dilemma: the potential use of egg freezing to preserve fertility in a young patient at risk of developing premature ovarian failure

Abstract

Following diagnosis of premature ovarian failure (POF), few women become pregnant spontaneously and the only fertility treatment that can be offered is oocyte donation. With advances in fertility technology, timely preservation of female fertility in the form of egg freezing is a topical area, and one of which patients are increasingly aware. Women with a family history of POF may be especially concerned about future fertility. We describe a case where a consultation was sought in the POF clinic for this issue.