Ovarian Transplantation: New Technique Gives Greatly Improved Results In This Delicate Operation

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Ultra-fast freezing of ovarian tissue from women who have lost their fertility as a result of cancer treatment can lead to it being used in transplants with the same success rate as fresh tissue, according to new research. Scientists said that freezing tissue by the vitrification method, which avoids ice formation, meant that oocyte (egg) viability was almost identical with that seen in fresh oocytes.

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For Young Boys With Cancer, Testicular Tissue Banking May Be Option To Preserve Fertility

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