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Review
. 2018 Nov;110(6):1022-1028.
doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.08.027.

Planned oocyte cryopreservation for women seeking to preserve future reproductive potential: an Ethics Committee opinion

Ethics Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Electronic address: asrm@asrm.org  1 ; Ethics Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
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Review

Planned oocyte cryopreservation for women seeking to preserve future reproductive potential: an Ethics Committee opinion

Ethics Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Electronic address: asrm@asrm.org et al. Fertil Steril. 2018 Nov.
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Abstract

Planned oocyte cryopreservation ("planned OC") is an emerging but ethically permissible procedure that may help women avoid future infertility. Because planned OC is new and evolving, it is essential that women who are considering using it be informed about the uncertainties regarding its efficacy and long-term effects.

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