This book is a practical guide to the cryopreservation and transplantation of oocytes, embryos, and ovarian and testicular tissue for fertility preservation. Illustrated with a wealth of figures and photos, it provides updated techniques for clinicians, technicians, and researchers. This book also gives insights into in vitro activation (IVA), in vitro growing (IVG), and in vitro maturation (IVM), with both basic research and future directions. These techniques combined with cryopreservation will improve the chances of reproduction. Cryopreservation is essential to protect fertility in cancer patients who undergo treatment with radioiodine or chemotherapy, which may cause damage to their reproductive organs, and also for primary ovarian insufficiency patients. The book also includes a chapter on the risk of the presence of malignant cells in ovarian tissue. Both editors are pioneering researchers in this field.

Covers full-range of cryopreservation techniques for fertility preservation Step-by-step guide with a wealth of figures and photos of cryopreservation and transplantation of oocytes, embryos, and ovarian and testicular tissue Written by international experts in the field

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Both editors are pioneers and the top researchers in this field; Dr. Donnez was the first to report ovarian tissue preservation, and Dr. Suzuki developed the vitrification method.

Inhalt

Chapter 1 Oocytes Cryopreservation.- Chapter 2 Controlled Ovarian Stimulation Protocols in Cancer Patients.- Chapter 3 Embryo Cryopreservation in Breast Cancer Patients.- Chapter 4 Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation: Slow Freezing.- Chapter 5 Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation: Ovarian Cortical Tissue Vitrification.- Chapter 6 Ovarian Tissue Freezing and Transplantation: Current Status.- Chapter 7 Heterotopic Ovarian Tissue Transplantation.- Chapter 8 Sperm Cryopreservation.- Chapter 9 Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation.- Chapter 10 IVA and Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation.- Chapter 11 Risk of Transferring Malignant Cells with Transplanted Frozen-Thawed Ovfarian Tissue.- Chapter 12 Artificial Ovary.