First live birth in China after cryopreserved ovarian tissue transplantation to prevent premature ovarian insufficiency

Objective This article reports the first live birth after cryopreserved ovarian tissue transplantation to prevent premature ovarian insufficiency in China. Methods A patient with myelodysplastic syndrome received ovarian tissue cryopreservation before hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and six ovarian cortex strips were thawed and transplanted into her peritoneal pocket 2 years later. Results Pregnancy occurred spontaneously 27 months after grafting, and a healthy girl was born at 38 weeks gestation. Until now, the child has developed normally without any major diseases. Conclusions We report the first live birth resulting from ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation in China.

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This article reports the first live birth resulting from ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation in China. It provides a new treatment option for premature ovarian insufficiency.