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ra0002p034 | (1) | SRF2015

Effect of cryopreservation on follicular development in human ovarian tissue

Getreu Natalie , Morwood Tom , Young Martin , Fuller Barry , Hardiman Paul J

Introduction: Recent progress in cancer therapy has significantly decreased mortality rates. However, these therapies whilst curative can cause significantly reduced fertility or sterility. Current fertility preservation methods are limited to women who either have a partner or who will use donor sperm and without a hormone sensitive tumor. Ovarian tissue transplantation could offer an alternative for these patients. Unlike other studies, we assessed the impact of cryopreserva...