Preventing Age Related Fertility Loss

Aims to provide balanced information including the limitations and risks associated with the technique of oocyte cryopreservation

Author has treated hundreds of women in one of the most prestigious fertility centres in the world

Information in this book will be useful for both professionals and for women that are considering oocyte cryopreservation

Autorentext

Dominic Stoop took his medical degree in 2001 and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynaecology in 2007 at the Ghent University, Belgium. He joined the Centre for Reproductive Medicine of the Free University of Brussels in 2008 where he is currently a professor. He is a member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology board-certified subspecialist in reproductive medicine and surgery. His main clinical and research interests include gynaecology and ovary freezing.

Inhalt
Female age and reproductive chances.- Preliminary assessment prior to oocyte cryopreservation.- Psychological counselling and alternative options.- Harvesting oocytes for cryopreservation.- Oocyte cryopreservation technique.- Oocyte quality testing.- Optimal preparation prior to the use of cryopreserved oocytes.- Safety of oocyte cryopreservation.- Pregnancy at an advanced maternal age.- Motherhood at an advanced maternal age.- Ethical and societal aspects of elective oocyte cryopreservation.- Clinical outcomes after elective oocyte cryopreservation.