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ReviewArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2024

Ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation as a natural means to delay menopause.

Koray Gorkem Sacinti, Rowaida Sadat, Sinan Ozkavukcu, Meltem Sonmezer, Murat Sonmezer

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Review in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Koray Gorkem SacintiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aksaray University Training and Research Hospital, Aksaray, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-8602-9714
Rowaida SadatFaculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-7897-5161
Sinan OzkavukcuPostgraduate Medicine, University of Dundee School of Medicine, Assisted Conception Unit, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-4525-9027
Meltem SonmezerAnkara Trade Center, Private Office, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-5363-474X
Murat SonmezerDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, 06100, Turkey. msonmezer@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0001-6101-1414

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation (OTCT) offers hope for preserving fertility and endocrine functions in patients undergoing gonadotoxic treatments. Advancements in techniques for the procedure have transformed OTCT from an experimental procedure into a viable option. There is a growing interest in utilizing OTCT to delay menopause and alleviate associated health issues. Menopausal transition affects women globally, leading to symptoms and long- term health risks. OTCT has the potential to restore endocrine functions, reducing menopause-related symptoms while mitigating health consequences such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases. Although the use of OTCT for delaying menopause is not clinically proven, the discussion around shows potential for future utilization. In essence, the remarkable advancements in OTCT have bestowed upon us the ability to safeguard fertility and sustain the delicate endocrine functions of the ovaries. However, it is the tantalizing prospect of utilizing this technique to postpone menopause and alleviate its associated symptoms that truly captivates the imagination. Further research is imperative to substantiate the clinical efficacy of OTCT; nonetheless, its potential in menopausal therapy is both promising and warrants comprehensive exploration. This review highlights advancements and the feasibility of OTCT to postpone menopause as an alternative approach to currently used conventional menopause therapy methods.

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CryopreservationMenopauseOvaryFemaleFertility PreservationHumansFertilityHormone replacement therapyMenopauseOvarian tissue cryopreservation

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