title: Who is the best candidate for oocyte cryopreservation research?
abstract: Clinical studies of oocyte cryopreservation have gained momentum within the recent years; however, no guidelines have yet been established for patient selection. This article discusses the controversial aspects of selecting candidates for oocyte cryopreservation research.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York Medical College, Valhhala, New York, USA. koktay@fertilitypreservation.org
authors.forename: Kutluk
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Oktay
authors.forename: Aylin Pelin
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Cil
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zhang
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000941:ethics; D015925:Cryopreservation / Q000941:ethics; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D009865:Oocytes; D018579:Patient Selection / Q000941:ethics; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted; D035842:Research Subjects
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents