Gonadal Tissue Cryopreservation in Fertility Preservation
This book is a practical guide to the cryopreservation and transplantation of oocytes, embryos, and ovarian and testicular tissue for fertility preservation. Illustrated with a wealth of figures and photos, it provides updated techniques for cli
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Gonadal Tissue Cryopreservation in Fertility Preservation
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Nao Suzuki • Jacques Donnez Editors
Gonadal Tissue Cryopreservation in Fertility Preservation
Editors Nao Suzuki Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology St. Marianna University School of Medicine Kawasaki, Kanagawa Japan
Jacques Donnez Societe de Recherche pour l’Inferti Brussels, Belgium
ISBN 978-4-431-55961-0 ISBN 978-4-431-55963-4 DOI 10.1007/978-4-431-55963-4
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Preface
In young females, treatment of cancer can cause gonadal dysfunction, loss of fertility, and premature menopause. Cryopreservation of gametes and/or embryos and displacement or shielding of the ovaries during radiation therapy are the standard methods for preserving the fertility of young female cancer patients. In 2004, Professor Donnez reported achievement of the first live birth after ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation. Subsequently, ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation has come to be applied clinically as a new option for fertility preservation. In Europe and the United States, a new field named oncofertility has been established to revitalize the medical approaches to fertility preservation in young cancer patients. It is anticipated that there will be further progress in fertility preservation techniques for young patients with cancer. Progress in fertility preservation is linked to the improved survivorship of young cancer patients and increases options for patients who wish to preserve their fertility. Development of optimum methods for fertility preservation will allow young cancer patients to concentrate on treating their disease. It is more essential than ever to provide patients who require gonadotoxic thera
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