Cryopreservation of ovarian tissue works, but challenges remain
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Ovarian tissue and oocyte cryopreservation
There are relatively few effective clinical options for preserving female fertility, particularly following aggressive chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy treatment protocols. This document reviews the scientific background, current technology, clinical results and potential future applications of two methods for preserving female fertility—ovarian tissue cryopreservation and oocyte cryopreservati...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Fertility and Sterility
سال: 2020
ISSN: 0015-0282
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.04.059