Alicia Marco, Marta Gargallo, Jesús Ciriza, Ariella Shikanov, Laura Baquedano, Javier García Pérez-Llantada, Clara Malo
Childhood cancer incidence, especially in high-income countries, has led to a focus on preserving fertility in this vulnerable population. The common treatments, such as radiation and certain chemotherapeutic agents, though effective, pose a risk to fertility. For adult women, established techniques like embryo and egg freezing are standard, requiring ovarian stimulation. However, for prepubescent girls, ovarian tissue freezing has become the primary option, eliminating the need for hormonal preparation. This review describes the beginning, evolution, and current situation of the fertility preservation options for this young population...
April 15, 2024: International Journal of Molecular Sciences