The Impact of Vitrification in Artificial Reproductive Technology Programmes
Cryopreservation is an integral part of the current methods of assisted reproductive technology (ART). In the past two decades, slow freezing has been replaced worldwide by vitrification due to its association with improved survival rates and clinical outcomes comparable to fresh embryo transfers. S...
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| description | Cryopreservation is an integral part of the current methods of assisted reproductive technology (ART). In the past two decades, slow freezing has been replaced worldwide by vitrification due to its association with improved survival rates and clinical outcomes comparable to fresh embryo transfers. Successful embryo vitrification programmes have led to a significant reduction in the incidences of two major complications of ART: ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and multiple gestations. Multiple embryo transfer cycles from the single ovum aspiration cycle have had a cumulative effect on the numbers of live births. Oocyte vitrification has also helped women to delay their pregnancies for medical or social reasons. This has made oocyte banking a viable option for better synchronisation of oocyte donation programmes. The emerging field of ovarian tissue vitrification has made fertility preservation possible for women undergoing gonadotoxic therapy. In this review, we have discussed the basic principles and methodology of slow freezing and vitrification along with its need and impact on ART. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-23eaf320443241f4b7c1a98103c40c2a2022-12-21T23:36:54ZengEuropean Medical JournalEuropean Medical Journal2397-67642017-11-01248289The Impact of Vitrification in Artificial Reproductive Technology ProgrammesManish Banker0Aditi Kotdawala1Reena Gupta2Nova IVI Fertility, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, IndiaNova IVI Fertility, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, IndiaNova IVI Fertility, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, IndiaCryopreservation is an integral part of the current methods of assisted reproductive technology (ART). In the past two decades, slow freezing has been replaced worldwide by vitrification due to its association with improved survival rates and clinical outcomes comparable to fresh embryo transfers. Successful embryo vitrification programmes have led to a significant reduction in the incidences of two major complications of ART: ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and multiple gestations. Multiple embryo transfer cycles from the single ovum aspiration cycle have had a cumulative effect on the numbers of live births. Oocyte vitrification has also helped women to delay their pregnancies for medical or social reasons. This has made oocyte banking a viable option for better synchronisation of oocyte donation programmes. The emerging field of ovarian tissue vitrification has made fertility preservation possible for women undergoing gonadotoxic therapy. In this review, we have discussed the basic principles and methodology of slow freezing and vitrification along with its need and impact on ART.https://www.emjreviews.com/reproductive-health/article/the-impact-of-vitrification-in-artificial-reproductive-technology-programmes/cryopreservationembryo vitrificationfertility preservationoocyte vitrificationovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (ohss)vitrification |
| spellingShingle | Manish Banker Aditi Kotdawala Reena Gupta The Impact of Vitrification in Artificial Reproductive Technology Programmes European Medical Journal cryopreservation embryo vitrification fertility preservation oocyte vitrification ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (ohss) vitrification |
| title | The Impact of Vitrification in Artificial Reproductive Technology Programmes |
| title_full | The Impact of Vitrification in Artificial Reproductive Technology Programmes |
| title_fullStr | The Impact of Vitrification in Artificial Reproductive Technology Programmes |
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| title_short | The Impact of Vitrification in Artificial Reproductive Technology Programmes |
| title_sort | impact of vitrification in artificial reproductive technology programmes |
| topic | cryopreservation embryo vitrification fertility preservation oocyte vitrification ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (ohss) vitrification |
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