Egg/Oocyte Freezing
Since the birth of First test tube baby in 1978, there has been lot of advancement in the field of ART (Assisted Reproductive Techniques), which has helped scores of infertile couple to attain parenthood. Oocyte (egg) freezing is one of these advancements which is focused on saving eggs in girls and young women for future childbearing. Egg freezing has become an essential part of ART and since the first reported live birth following this procedure in 1986, this method is being used for various medical, legal and social reasons. These indications include: CANCER /PRECANCEROUS CONDITION AT YOUNG AGE: Around 2% of women in their reproductive age suffer from cancer and are at risk of having ovarian failure after receiving Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy as a treatment modality. For many cancers, the chance of surviving is steadily increasing and is now at around 80% and so many women have started to focus on quality of life aspects after treatment and possibility of having their own ch...