The preservation of ovarian tissue is an experimental option that would allow preserving the fertility of women who are going to undergo cancer treatment.
This process involves surgically removing a piece of ovarian tissue and freezing it in liquid nitrogen. Once the cancer treatment has been completed, the cryopreserved ovarian tissue will be re-implanted.
Read the full article on: Preserving Fertility in Women with Cancer ( 54).
By Blanca Paraíso M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Marita Espejo Catena M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Sergio Rogel Cayetano M.D. (gynecologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 04/27/2023
