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Navigating fertility dilemmas across the lifespan in girls with Turner syndrome-a scoping review.

Sanne van der CoelenJanielle van der VeldenSapthami NadesapillaiDidi BraatRonald PeekKathrin Fleischer
Published in: Human reproduction update (2024)
There currently is a high demand for fertility preservation techniques in girls with TS. A reliable prognostic model to determine which girls with TS might benefit from fertility preservation is lacking. Only a minority of these girls received comprehensive fertility counselling on the full spectrum of fertility, including uncertainties of fertility preservation, pregnancy risks, and alternatives, such as adoption. Fertility preservation could be a viable option for girls with TS. However, the question remains whether enough oocytes can be obtained for a realistic prospect of a live birth. It is important that girls and parents are empowered with the necessary information to make a well-informed decision.
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