Practical recommendations for fertility preservation in women by the FertiPROTEKT network. Part II: fertility preservation techniques.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:In addition to guidelines focusing on scientific evidence, practical recommendations on fertility preservation are also needed. METHODS:A selective literature search was performed based on the clinical and scientific experience of the authors. This article (Part II) focuses on fertility preservation techniques. Part I, also published in this journal, provides information on disease prognosis, disease-specific therapy, and risks for loss of fertility. RESULTS:Ovarian stimulation including double stimulation and freezing of oocytes is the best-established therapy providing live birth chances in women < 35 years with high ovarian reserve of around 30-40%. Ovarian tissue freezing is especially useful in young women with good ovarian, if spontaneous conception is favoured and if < 1 wee

SUBMITTER: von Wolff M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5762782 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature