Ovarian cortex transplantation: 60 reported live births brings the success and worldwide expansion of the technique towards routine clinical practice

J Assist Reprod Genet. 2015 Aug;32(8):1167-70. doi: 10.1007/s10815-015-0544-9. Epub 2015 Jul 26.

Abstract

This paper describes the success and expansion of ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation as a fertility restoration procedure, with the largest series of 60 live births worldwide reported. By repeating the procedure, ovarian activity can be restored for more than 11 years.

MeSH terms

  • Cryopreservation / methods*
  • Female
  • Fertility Preservation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Live Birth
  • Oocytes / physiology
  • Ovary / physiology
  • Ovary / transplantation*
  • Pregnancy
  • Primary Ovarian Insufficiency / etiology
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult