Who is the best candidate for oocyte cryopreservation research?

Kutluk Oktay; Aylin Pelin Cil; John Zhang

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.10.005

Who is the best candidate for oocyte cryopreservation research?

Fertil Steril. 2010 Jan;93(1):13-5. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.10.005. Epub 2008 Apr 28.

Authors

Kutluk Oktay¹, Aylin Pelin Cil, John Zhang

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York Medical College, Valhhala, New York, USA. koktay@fertilitypreservation.org

PMID: 18440517
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.10.005

Abstract

Clinical studies of oocyte cryopreservation have gained momentum within the recent years; however, no guidelines have yet been established for patient selection. This article discusses the controversial aspects of selecting candidates for oocyte cryopreservation research.

MeSH terms

Age Factors
Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects
Biomedical Research* / ethics
Cryopreservation* / ethics
Female
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
Humans
Infertility, Female / etiology
Infertility, Female / therapy*
Oocytes*
Patient Selection* / ethics
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Radiotherapy / adverse effects
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted*
Research Subjects*

Substances

Antineoplastic Agents