Fertility preservation in women with endometriosis: Oocyte cryopreservation and other techniques

Irene Gazzo, Federica Moffa, Simone Ferrero
Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology · 2024 · vol. 95 , pp. 102503 · doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2024.102503 · PMID:38777734 · W4396952821
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This paper reviews fertility preservation techniques including oocyte, embryo, and ovarian tissue cryopreservation, with ovarian stimulation and oocyte cryopreservation being the most recommended options for women with endometriosis, especially before surgery.

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Abstract

In recent years, advancements in cryopreservation techniques for oocytes, embryos, and ovarian tissue have enabled offering fertility preservation (FP) options to women with endometriosis. It is recommended to always conduct specialized counselling on FP, especially before considering surgical interventions for endometriosis. The decision regarding the methods of FP, the timing, and to which women affected by endometriosis these techniques should be offered are still subjects of discussion. However, several studies suggest that it can be proposed before surgical interventions for endometriosis, particularly if the patient is undergoing mono or bilateral endometrioma surgery. The most recommended technique is ovarian stimulation, followed by oocyte cryopreservation. Nevertheless, the literature contains various studies describing FP through embryo cryopreservation or the retrieval and cryopreservation of ovarian tissue.

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endometriosisendometrioma

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Cryopreservation Cryopreservation Cryopreservation Cryopreservation Cryopreservation Cryopreservation Cryopreservation Cryopreservation Cryopreservation Cryopreservation Cryopreservation Cryopreservation Cryopreservation Cryopreservation Cryopreservation Cryopreservation Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis

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