Title: Fertility preservation in patients with non-oncological conditions.
Authors: Gidoni, Yariv; Holzer, Hananel; Tulandi, Togas; Seang Lin Tan
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.
Subjects: HUMAN fertility; CHROMOSOME abnormalities; AUTOIMMUNE diseases; PREMATURE ovarian failure; OVUM; PATIENTS
Publication: Reproductive BioMedicine Online (Reproductive Healthcare Limited), 2008, Vol 16, Issue 6, p792
ISSN: 1472-6483
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1016/S1472-6483(10)60144-7

Fertility preservation in patients with non-oncological conditions.

Gidoni, Yariv; Holzer, Hananel; Tulandi, Togas; Seang Lin Tan