Commentary on the construction of human "egg bank" in China
10.3760/cma.j.cn101441-20211130-00530
- VernacularTitle:人类“卵子库”建设述评
- Author:
Yuan ZHANG
1
;
Feiyang DIAO
1
;
Jiayin LIU
1
Author Information
1. 南京医科大学第一附属医院/江苏省人民医院生殖医学科，南京 210029
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Human egg bank;
Oocyte freezing;
Fertility preservation;
Oocyte donation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception
2022;42(3):219-224
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Using cryopreservation technology to store oocytes or ovarian cortex as an "egg bank" for female fertility preservation is one of the projects of assisted reproductive technology. Clinical applications of "egg bank" include fertility preservation for patients with malignant tumor, oocyte donation, fertility reserve for non-medical reasons, etc., which has important medical and social significances. This paper reviews the technologic development, clinical application and ethical issues of "egg bank", hoping to present expert suggestions for establishing a high quality, efficient, safety and legal "egg bank" in China.
