Ovarian tissue cryopreservation
It is the process of freezing ovarian tissue to save for future infertility treatment.
Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
Oh-VAYR-ee-un TIH-shoo KRY-oh-PREH-zer-VAY-shun
Procedure[edit | edit source]
- Part or all of an ovary is removed, and the tissue that contains the eggs is cut into thin slices and frozen.
- The tissue may later be thawed and placed back into the woman’s body, usually on the remaining ovary.
Fertility preservation[edit | edit source]
Ovarian tissue cryopreservation is a type of fertility preservation.
Use[edit | edit source]
- It may be useful for women who want to have children after having treatment that may cause infertility, such as certain cancer treatments.
Locations[edit | edit source]
Freezing eggs can only be done in in-vitro fertilization (IVF) units that have been approved by the Ministry of Health.
Duration of storage[edit | edit source]
The eggs are stored for 5 years. You can extend the storage period.
Limitations[edit | edit source]
In rare cases, a technical failure can occur at the time of freezing. Freezing eggs successfully does not guarantee pregnancy or birth.
Other names[edit | edit source]
Also called ovarian tissue banking and ovarian tissue freezing.
Also see[edit | edit source]
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