Fertility Preservation in 2016: Where Are We?

Semin Reprod Med. 2017 Mar;35(2):160-166. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1599087. Epub 2017 Mar 9.

Abstract

This review focuses on advances in the field of fertility preservation achieved over the past few decades. The main purpose of fertility preservation is to help young cancer survivors retain their fertility by restoring either their ability to procreate or simply their reproductive endocrine function. Although different options are available in this regard, successful fertility preservation is yet to reach its full potential. Herein, we review the most significant work conducted over the past five decades and present new methodologies.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cryopreservation / trends*
  • Diffusion of Innovation
  • Embryo, Mammalian*
  • Female
  • Fertility Preservation / trends*
  • Fertility*
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / physiopathology
  • Infertility, Female / therapy*
  • Male
  • Oocytes*
  • Ovary / transplantation*
  • Pregnancy
  • Recovery of Function
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vitrification