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Oocyte and ovarian tissue cryopreservation represents one of the most important advances in the field of reproductive medicine and biology. Preserving a woman's potential for becoming a genetic mother is now possible for numerous diseases that could impair female fertility either by themselves...

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Published in:Fertility and sterility 2016, Vol.105 (1), p.4-5
Main Authors: Frydman, René, M.D., Ph.D, Grynberg, Michaël, M.D., Ph.D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Internal Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Summary:Oocyte and ovarian tissue cryopreservation represents one of the most important advances in the field of reproductive medicine and biology. Preserving a woman's potential for becoming a genetic mother is now possible for numerous diseases that could impair female fertility either by themselves or as a result of their treatments. However, female fertility preservation is still at the pioneering level and is thus often considered an experimental treatment either from a technical standpoint or in the clinical situation in which it is discussed. As a consequence, many ethics issues are raised with fertility preservation treatment in infants, adolescents, and young women.
ISSN:0015-0282
1556-5653
DOI:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.10.035