Hartshorne G

[ 1 ] - I-24: Consents and Contracts for Embryo Cryopreservation

Background: Couples receiving IVF treatment may choose to have embryos frozen, with the aim of creating a pregnancy and ultimately a live birth in future. Problems can arise when couples separate. Under UK law, embryos can only be transferred with the consent of both genetic parents. The issue came to public prominence in the case of Natallie Evans, who lost the opportunity to have her own gene...

[ 2 ] - I-25: Gamete Cryopreservation for Cancer Patients,Ethical Considerations

Cancer patients often receive gonadotoxic treatments, such as radiation or certain chemotherapies. The doses and regimens used for treatment vary in different individuals and cancers. Recent progress has improved the survival rates of patients with cancer, often using highly aggressive therapies and combinations. This results in growing numbers of cancer survivors, some of whom will be sterile ...

[ 3 ] - O-11: Prenatal Oogenesis: Selecting the Qualityand Quantity of Oocytes in the OvarianReserve

Background: The purpose of this research programme is to improve understanding of the molecular and cellular processes that lead to selection of oocytes before birth. Vastly more oocytes are produced prenatally than can be utilised in reproductive life. Around 70%, of oocytes formed are eliminated before birth and never contribute to the ovarian reserve. After birth, the number of oocytes conti...

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