The purpose of this study is to preserve the fertility potential in females diagnosed with cancer by vitrifying (rapidly freezing) their oocytes (eggs) before undergoing treatment for their cancer.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
16
freezing of the patient's retrieved oocytes via vitrification (rapid freezing)
Center for Human Reproduction
Manhasset, New York, United States
successful pregnancy
the primary objective of this study is the establishment of a successful pregnancy, following a disease-free interval after treatment for her cancer; this interval will be patient-dependent and will undoubtedly vary between participants.
Time frame: nine months after transfer of embryo(s)
impact of stimulation on cancer recurrence
patients will be followed for five years following cancer treatment to assess the risks associated with ovarian stimulation and the recurrence of cancer.
Time frame: 5 years after treatment
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