A review of best practices of rapid-cooling vitrification for oocytes and embryos: a committee opinion.

Source :: Fertility and sterility [Fertil Steril] 2021 Feb; Vol. 115 (2), pp. 305-310. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Dec 24.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: The focus of this paper is to review best practices for rapid-cooling cryopreservation of oocytes and embryos. The discussion of best practices includes the types of cryoprotectants and cryo devices typically used. Key performance indicators of rapid-cooling vitrification success are defined.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Cold Temperature
Cryopreservation methods
Female
Humans
Advisory Committees standards
Cryopreservation standards
Embryo, Mammalian physiology
Oocytes physiology
Practice Guidelines as Topic standards
Vitrification

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