Oocyte Cryopreservation for Fertility Preservation in Healthy Women.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Advancements in methods of fertility preservation have resulted in more options available to women seeking to postpone reproduction. Preservation of unfertilized oocytes provides women with the possibility for reproduction even after age-related declines in fertility might make conceiving a child difficult to impossible. As oocyte cryopreservation rises in popularity among women, it is crucial for nurses and other clinicians to understand the background, process, ethical issues, and risks involved to help women make informed medical decisions.

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Duke Authors

Stevenson, Eleanor

Cited Authors

Stevenson, EL; Hurt, MJ; Trotter, KJ

Published Date

October 2017

Published In

Nursing for Women'S Health

Volume / Issue

21 / 5

Start / End Page

384 - 393

PubMed ID

28987211

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1751-486X

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1751-4851

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.nwh.2017.07.004

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