Ovarian tissue and oocyte cryopreservation: preserving female fertility
- Author:
Vera Ma. Trinidad R.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
CRYOPRESERVATION;
FERTILITY AGENTS, FEMALE
- From:
Philippine Journal of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
2005;2(2):87-
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
There are relatively few effective clinical options for preserving female fertility, particularly following aggressive chemotherapy and or radiotherapy treatment protocols. This paper reviews the scientific background, current technology, clinical results and potential future applications of two methods of preserving female fertility-ovarian tissue cryopreservation and oocyte cryopreservation. These technologies are investigational, although rapidly evolving and their list of appropriate indications may be expanded in the future.
