Fertility preservation
Fertility preservation
Fertility preservation is the process of saving or protecting eggs, sperm, or reproductive tissue so that a person can use them to have biological children in the future.
Pronunciation
Fertility preservation: /fərˈtilədē ˌprəːzəːˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
Etymology
The term "fertility preservation" is derived from the English words "fertility", which comes from the Latin word "fertilis" meaning fruitful or productive, and "preservation", which comes from the Latin word "praeservare" meaning to keep or guard.
Related Terms
- Oocyte cryopreservation: The process of extracting, freezing, and storing a woman's eggs to preserve reproductive potential.
- Sperm banking: The process of collecting, freezing, and storing sperm for future use.
- Embryo cryopreservation: The process of freezing and storing embryos for future use.
- Gonadal shielding: The practice of protecting the reproductive organs from radiation during medical procedures.
- Oncofertility: A field that bridges oncology and reproductive research to explore and expand options for the reproductive future of cancer survivors.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fertility preservation
- Wikipedia's article - Fertility preservation
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