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Review
. 2018 Jun;15(2):112-125.
doi: 10.4274/tjod.23911. Epub 2018 Jun 21.

Oocyte in vitro maturation: A sytematic review

Şafak Hatırnaz  1 , Barış Ata  2 , Ebru Saynur Hatırnaz  1 , Michael Haim Dahan  3 , Samer Tannus  3 , Justin Tan  3 , Seang Lin Tan  4
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Review

Oocyte in vitro maturation: A sytematic review

Şafak Hatırnaz et al. Turk J Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Jun.

Abstract

In vitro maturation (IVM) is one of the most controversial aspects of assisted reproductive technology. Although it has been studied extensively, it is still not a conventional treatment option and is accepted as an alternative treatment. However, studies have shown that IVM can be used in almost all areas where in vitro fertilization (IVF) is used and it has a strong place in fertility protection and Ovarian Hyperstimulation syndrome management. The aim of this systematic review was to address all aspects of the current knowledge of IVM treatment together with the evolution of IVM and IVF.

Keywords: In vitro maturation; clinical applications; fertility preservation; laboratory procedure; pregnancy rate.

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Conflict of Interest: No conflict of interest was declared by the authors.

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