Chapter 22 – Ovarian Cryopreservation and Transplantation
Abstract This book is primarily about prevention; its emphasis is on interventions that can be done at the time of cancer diagnosis – modifications of treatment and techniques for storing…
GYNECOLOGY
Chapter 23 – Autotransplantation of Cryopreserved Ovarian Tissue
Abstract Fertility preservation is now recognized as the most essential quality of life issue in young cancer survivors. Since the last decade several strategies to preserve fertility in women have…
Chapter 27 – Whole Ovary Freezing
Abstract Early detection and aggressive chemotherapy/radiotherapy treatments have improved the long-term survival rates for many young women with various types of cancer. As a consequence of these cytotoxic treatments, their…
Chapter 21 – ART and Oocyte Donation in Cancer Survivors
Abstract Every year many women worldwide are diagnosed with cancer. More than 90% of cancer patients undergo invasive cancer therapy, such as chemo- and radiotherapy [1]. Most chemotherapy regimens include…
Chapter 20 – Vitrification of Human Oocytes as a Fertility Preservation Strategy
Abstract Survival rates after cancer have increased significantly in recent decades; however, these treatments also have drawbacks, and patients (or parents in the case of children) must be informed of…
Chapter 18 – Results of Conservative Management of Ovarian Malignant Tumors
Abstract Although cancer usually affects aged population, invasive gynecological tumors can occur during reproductive age. Long-term survival rates after gynecological cancer are improving and preservation of fertility has logically become…
Chapter 19 – Embryo Cryopreservation as a Fertility Preservation Strategy
Abstract Conservative and functional surgery is increasingly used in surgical oncology. Its aim is to preserve organs’ functionality and to reduce radical resection. Development of new surgical procedures in oncologic…
Chapter 24 – Cryopreservation of Ovarian Tissue by Vitrification
Abstract Recent reports state that cancer incidence in children, adolescents and young adults has seen a slight increase since the 1970s [1], but death rates in patients aged 0–19 years…
Chapter 16 – Ovarian Transposition before Radiotherapy
Abstract Fertility preservation, especially in women of reproductive age undergoing gonadotoxic treatment, has become an important part of our practice. This is reflected in the increasing number of publications on…
Chapter 15 – Use of GnRH Analogs for Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Gonadotoxicity
Abstract Although cancer remains a public health problem worldwide, survival has significantly improved over the past years thanks to major advances in both early detection and use of more effective…
