Fertility preservation in patients with non-oncological conditions

Author: Gidoni Yariv   Holzer Hananel   Tulandi Togas   Tan Seang Lin  

Publisher: Reproductive Healthcare Ltd

ISSN: 1472-6483

Source: Reproductive BioMedicine Online, Vol.16, Iss.6, 2008-06, pp. : 792-800

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Abstract

In addition to cancers, many non-oncological conditions, including chromosomal abnormalities and autoimmune disorders, are currently treated with gonadotoxic agents that can lead to premature ovarian failure. Because of the young age of some of the women affected by these conditions, attempts to preserve fertility and ovarian function are recommended. To date, retrieval of immature oocytes followed by in-vitro maturation and vitrification has been found to be especially useful for women who cannot undergo ovarian stimulation, or when there is a contraindication.