Tuesday, February 14, 2012

New ovary preservation methods could extend women's fertility

(HealthDay News) UPDATED 2009-06-29
Two new studies suggest that new methods of preserving and transplanting ovaries may improve older women's chances of conceiving. Statistics show that more and more women are waiting longer to have children in their 30s and 40s, and this increases their chances of having fertility problems. But new studies have shown that women may be able to have their ovaries removed and frozen when they are younger, and then replaced in their bodies when they are ready to have children. Researchers say these new techniques may help stave off a "fertility epidemic," allowing women to extend the human reproductive lifespan.  Read full story >
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