Anyone may have their reproductive cells or their ovarian or testicular tissue preserved. Sperm cells made available for insemination are also preserved. The following charts show how frequently this occurs.
Sperm cells and oocytes, but also ovarian and testicular tissue, can be frozen in liquid nitrogen. Cryopreservation is used, for example, to store donor sperm. However, it can also be used in cases where fertility may be affected by medical treatment, such as chemotherapy. Irrespective of medical treatment, some women may wish to preserve oocytes in order to extend their fertility.
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Last modification 26.04.2021
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