The Jones Institute initiated the region's only ovarian
tissue freezing program for future use in transplantation, thereby helping
woman who are facing the loss of their ovarian function. Ovarian tissue
freezing may be a valuable clinical option for women with ovarian cancer
or for those who are receiving radiation or chemotherapy treatment for
other similar diseases.
The procedure requires that very small samples of the
woman's ovarian tissue be frozen for future transplantation. This tissue
can be transplanted back to the patient at a later date, potentially restoring
fertility.
In our initial research studies ( non - human
), we were able to demonstrate normal estrogen and progesterone function
as well as the production of mature eggs - eggs that were capable of being
fertilized. However, this process remains in the experimental stages with
no live births recorded to date.
Egg freezing is offered in our program as an approved
clinical research procedure. Candidates are infertile patients who are
undergoing IVF treatment and do not wish to freeze
excess embryos and single women who will receive chemotherapy and / or
irradiation for a treatable form of cancer. Patients are charged for the
involved ancillary procedures such as hormonal testing, ultrasounds, office
visits, and embryo transfer but are not charged for the laboratory cost
of freezing and thawing the eggs. If you are interested in this procedure,
talk with the clinic coordinator and discuss with your physician.
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