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Oocyte Cryopreservation

Meaning

Oocyte cryopreservation, commonly known as egg freezing, is a fertility preservation technique involving the retrieval of a woman’s eggs (oocytes), followed by their rapid freezing and storage in liquid nitrogen. This clinical procedure offers individuals the opportunity to safeguard their current reproductive potential against the natural decline in oocyte quality and quantity associated with advancing age. It is a critical option for elective preservation and for patients facing gonadotoxic treatments like chemotherapy.