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Assisted Reproduction
Approach to oocyte cryopreservation described
June 30th, 2005
Researchers have reported what they called a rational approach to oocyte cryopreservation. "Reports of clinical pregnancies from cryopreserved human oocytes have been steadily increasing in recent years. However, success in terms of births per thawed oocyte remains poor," scientists in Wales wrote. "A wide variety of freezing techniques has been used lately, but modifications to protocols are made on an empirical basis," S. Paynter and colleagues, Cardiff University, explained. "Methods of cryopreservation are often poorly described or protocols are not strictly adhered to, resulting in variability of outcome. The first stage of a freezing protocol...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-06-30)
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