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Fertility Preservation Through Oocyte Vitrification: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives

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Published on: September 16, 2021

Forty years of IVF.

Craig Niederberger¹, Antonio Pellicer², Jacques Cohen³

¹Department of Urology, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, Chicago, IL; Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Engineering, Chicago, IL; Co-Editor in Chief, Fertility and Sterility.

Fertility and Sterility

|July 29, 2018

Summary

This monograph covers 40 years of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and reproductive medicine advancements. It highlights key historical achievements and innovations in this evolving medical field.

Keywords:

History IVF controlled ovarian stimulation laboratory male reproduction

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Medicine
Medical History

Background:

The field of assisted reproductive technology has seen significant evolution over the past four decades.
Pioneering research has driven advancements in fertility treatments.

Observation:

This monograph chronicles the historical trajectory of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
It details the significant achievements and breakthroughs in reproductive medicine.

Findings:

The text celebrates 40 years of progress in IVF and related reproductive technologies.
It showcases the cumulative impact of scientific innovation on patient care.

Implications:

Understanding this history provides context for current and future fertility research.
The advancements discussed have transformed the landscape of reproductive healthcare.