In vitro oocyte maturation (IVM) is a mild-approach assisted reproductive technology (ART). Because of its simplicity, the more favorable financial implications (reduced cost) for patients, and the lower health risk profile of IVM compared to controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients, the use of IVM in selected patients may gain increasing interest. Besides its application in patients with polycystic ovaries, IVM technology may have a role in fertility preservation, where young girls and adult women are facing infertility due to gonadotoxic chemotherapeutic treatment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
In CAPA-IVM, the oocyte is treated and matured outside the woman's body, while in classical IVF, the patient is treated. As a consequence, patients undergoing CAPA-IVM are not confronted with the typical risks and burden of systemic ovarian stimulation.
Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Number of mature oocytes
Number of mature oocytes after IVM
Time frame: 1 week
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