Human eggs are some of the most patient cells in the body, lying dormant for decades until needed. A study published today in The EMBO Journal shows that the cells deliberately slow the activity of ...

Multiple medical societies endorse preservation of fertility in persons who identify as transgender. A multidisciplinary approach to oocyte cryopreservation in a transgender male adolescent receivi ...

Researchers have found that a carefully orchestrated act of X-chromosome 'yoyo' predicts the successful and efficient development of mammalian egg cells. The findings could pave the way for ...

Ovarian stimulation for IVF in women aged over 35 years may be leading to chromosome abnormalities resulting in pregnancy loss and birth defects such as Down syndrome, say members of a polar body ...

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Molecular Biometrics, a privately held metabolomics company, presented results of a clinical study investigating the use of metabolomic profiling to establish the maturational stage of oocytes.

The study included 843 women who had elective oocyte cryopreservation for non-medical reasons at the Centre for Reproductive Medicine between 2009 and 2019.

The process of Oocyte Cryopreservation starts with a transvaginal ultrasound and a series of blood tests to assess ovarian health and function.

Illegal oocyte sale: Four private hospitals in Tamil Nadu to face action for violations Appropriate steps to shut down the hospitals will be taken, says Ma. Subramanian ...

If you're looking to get pregnant, you may wonder how many eggs you have at various points in life. The short answer is: from millions to none.