Objective: Oocyte cryopreservation is a subject of great interest today. The aim ofthis study was to measure the knowledge and approach of primary health carepractitioners about oocyte cryopreservation.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, which is prepared online and has a total of15 questions with 4 subtitles and sent to the physicians who have obtained FamilyMedicine Certificate issued by the Ministry of Health. An online survey was emailedwith one email reminder, to 2,140 family physicians for whom email addresses wereavailable and up to date.Results: 408 completed questionnaires were received giving a 19.1 % response rate.The mean age of the participants was 34.9 ± 6.6. All of the participants (100%) statedthat they had not previously received any training on oocyte cryopreservation. 25% ofthe participants stated that they had patients who had consulted them on this subjectbut that they did not know enough about the subject and referred them to agynecologist. When the meaning of the word cryopreservation was asked of theparticipants, it was seen that 36.8% responded correctly. 69.1% of the familyphysicians who participated in the study responded positively to the question ofwhether they believe that they should be trained in oocyte cryopreservation.Conclusions: Since the concept of fertility preservation is becoming more and moreimportant, family physicians should be aware of this issue. Apparently; their lack ofknowledge about oocyte cryopreservation indicates that they cannot help their clientssufficiently. Therefore, trainings on this subject should be organized and, if necessary,included in the specialist training program.
