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.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Stevenson, EL; Hurt, MJ; Trotter, KJ
Published Date
- October 2017
Published In
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
Language
- eng