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Cryopreservation of ovarian tissue using the slow freezing method is an established fertility preservation procedure in post-pubertal patients. In comparison to cryopreservation of oocytes, only a few days are required, and therefore gonadotoxic treatment does not necessarily need to be postponed. In diseases with a low risk of ovarian metastasis, the efficacy has been proven with a cumulative live birth of approximately 30–35%. Experience with this technique is still very limited in pre-pubertal patients.
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Liebenthron, J. (2020). Transport, Cryopreservation and Storage of Ovarian Tissue. In: von Wolff, M., Nawroth, F. (eds) Fertility Preservation in Oncological and Non-Oncological Diseases. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-47568-0_22
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