Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Oogenesis02:07

Oogenesis

58.4K
In human women, oogenesis produces one mature egg cell or ovum for every precursor cell that enters meiosis. This process differs in two unique ways from the equivalent procedure of spermatogenesis in males. First, meiotic divisions during oogenesis are asymmetric, meaning that a large oocyte (containing most of the cytoplasm) and minor polar body are produced as a result of meiosis I, and again following meiosis II. Since only oocytes will go on to form embryos if fertilized, this unequal...
58.4K
Meiosis II01:57

Meiosis II

169.4K
Meiosis II is the second and final stage of meiosis. It relies on the haploid cells produced during meiosis I, each of which contain only 23 chromosomes—one from each homologous initial pair. Importantly, each chromosome in these cells is composed of two joined copies, and when these cells enter meiosis II, the goal is to separate such sister chromatids using the same microtubule-based network employed in other division processes. The result of meiosis II is two haploid cells, each...
169.4K
In Vitro Fertilization01:24

In Vitro Fertilization

1.6K
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a form of assisted reproductive technology where an egg is fertilized with sperm in a controlled laboratory environment before transferring the resulting embryo into the uterus. This process is designed to help individuals and couples experiencing difficulties conceiving.
The IVF process begins with ovarian stimulation, during which reproductive endocrinologists prescribe hormonal medications to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs instead of the single...
1.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

One-step warming procedure improves embryonic development of vitrified mouse oocytes by mitigating mitochondrial damage.

Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics·2026
Same author

Clinical practice guideline for female fertility preservation.

Frontiers in medicine·2026
Same author

Clinical outcomes of natural cycle IVF/M with the different sizes of dominant follicle at the time of hCG triggering.

Journal of ovarian research·2025
Same author

The quality of human eggs and its pre-IVF incubation.

Reproductive medicine and biology·2025
Same author

The Potential Risk of Povidone-Iodine in Sperm Quality: A Case Report.

Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD·2025
Same author

[Retracted] MicroRNA‑202 inhibits endometrial stromal cell migration and invasion by suppressing the K‑Ras/Raf1/MEK/ERK signaling pathway.

International journal of molecular medicine·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 3, 2026

Fertility Preservation Through Oocyte Vitrification: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives
08:46

Fertility Preservation Through Oocyte Vitrification: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives

Published on: September 16, 2021

6.0K

Oocyte vitrification: advances, progress and future goals.

Ri-Cheng Chian1, Yao Wang, Yi-Ran Li

  • 1Division of Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, ri-cheng.chian@mcgill.ca.

Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics
|January 31, 2014
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Oocyte vitrification has advanced significantly, improving survival and birth rates. Further research is needed to develop safer solutions and devices for standardized clinical use.

More Related Videos

Vitrification of In Vitro Matured Oocytes Collected from Adult and Prepubertal Ovaries in Sheep
06:53

Vitrification of In Vitro Matured Oocytes Collected from Adult and Prepubertal Ovaries in Sheep

Published on: July 10, 2021

5.0K
Author Spotlight: Advancing Fertility Preservation in Young Female Cancer Patients Through Ovarian Tissue Vitrification and In Vitro Follicular Growth
05:53

Author Spotlight: Advancing Fertility Preservation in Young Female Cancer Patients Through Ovarian Tissue Vitrification and In Vitro Follicular Growth

Published on: August 9, 2024

2.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 3, 2026

Fertility Preservation Through Oocyte Vitrification: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives
08:46

Fertility Preservation Through Oocyte Vitrification: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives

Published on: September 16, 2021

6.0K
Vitrification of In Vitro Matured Oocytes Collected from Adult and Prepubertal Ovaries in Sheep
06:53

Vitrification of In Vitro Matured Oocytes Collected from Adult and Prepubertal Ovaries in Sheep

Published on: July 10, 2021

5.0K
Author Spotlight: Advancing Fertility Preservation in Young Female Cancer Patients Through Ovarian Tissue Vitrification and In Vitro Follicular Growth
05:53

Author Spotlight: Advancing Fertility Preservation in Young Female Cancer Patients Through Ovarian Tissue Vitrification and In Vitro Follicular Growth

Published on: August 9, 2024

2.0K

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Cryobiology

Background:

  • Vitrification technology has significantly enhanced oocyte cryopreservation success rates.
  • Improvements in oocyte survival, pregnancy, and live birth rates have been observed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advancements in oocyte vitrification techniques.
  • To identify remaining challenges for standardization in clinical laboratories.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of PubMed (Medline) database.
  • Keywords: oocyte, vitrification, cryoprotectant, preservation, pregnancy, live birth.
  • Evaluation of full-text articles focused on improving and standardizing vitrification protocols.

Main Results:

  • Vitrification offers promising advancements in oocyte cryopreservation.
  • Optimal cooling/warming rates may reduce cryoprotectant concentration needs.
  • Concerns remain regarding long-term storage safety and infant development.

Conclusions:

  • Oocyte vitrification technology holds significant promise but requires further refinement.
  • Standardization necessitates addressing cytotoxicity, device safety, and long-term outcomes.
  • Continued research is crucial for widespread clinical adoption.