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Data collection instruments included an online questionnaire, obstetric and gynecological history forms, and structured assessments of knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward oocyte cryopreservation.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The findings revealed that 59.9% of the women had a moderate level of knowledge regarding oocyte cryopreservation. More than half (55.9%) demonstrated a negative attitude toward the technology, which significantly influenced their perceptions of it. In addition, a notable proportion of the 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.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The study revealed that a considerable proportion of women with ovarian diseases possessed inadequate knowledge of and had negative attitudes toward oocyte cryopreservation, which adversely affected their perceptions of the procedure. Furthermore, ovarian diseases were found to contribute to infertility and a reduced quality of life. 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