Open AccessFresh human orthotopic ovarian cortex transplantation: long-term results
Author(s) -
M. Sánchez,
Pilar Alamá,
B. Gadea,
Sérgio Reis Soares,
Carlos Simón,
António Pellicer
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
human reproduction
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446
H-Index - 226
eISSN - 1460-2350
pISSN - 0268-1161
DOI - 10.1093/humrep/del440
Subject(s) - ovulation , ovarian cortex , transplantation , medicine , hysterectomy , ovary , premature ovarian failure , gynecology , hormone , endocrinology , surgery , andrology , ovarian tissue
Ovarian orthotopic transplantation in patients with premature ovarian failure is reported to result in full-term pregnancies. Ischaemia and freezing/thawing are potentially injurious for tissues. This study was designed to analyse the effect of ischaemia on long-term ovarian function in humans.
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