In-vitro-reifung von oozyten. Eine neue therapieoption der assistierten reproduktion

Translated title of the contribution: In vitro maturation of oocytes. A new therapy option in assisted reproduction

S. Von Otte*, B. Schöpper, A. Schultze-Mosgau, G. Griesinger, S. Al Hasani, K. Diedrich

*Corresponding author for this work
2 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The technology of in vitro maturation (IVM) aims at maturing immature oocytes from the germinal vesicle (GV) or M1 stage in vitro. Gametes are obtained by immature oocyte retrieval from small antral follicles (5-12 mm) present in PCOS patients or at the beginning of each cycle of normally menstruating woman. Maturation time in vitro takes about 28-36 h. After precise patient selection and adequate preparation, a high proportion of oocytes is able to resume meiosis in vitro. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection is the preferred method of fertilization. About 300 children have been born worldwide after IVM and the reported children are healthy. Recent data suggests that IVM has the potential to replace standard hyperstimulation in the near future. Nevertheless several aspects of IVM regarding safety and efficiency remain unanswered and will have to be addressed. In this paper we review data on IVM in clinical practice and describe our own experience derived from the establishment of an IVM programme at our institution that resulted in the first IVM pregnancy in Germany.

Translated title of the contributionIn vitro maturation of oocytes. A new therapy option in assisted reproduction
Original languageGerman
JournalGynakologische Endokrinologie
Volume3
Issue number4
Pages (from-to)238-244
Number of pages7
ISSN1610-2894
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11.2005

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'In vitro maturation of oocytes. A new therapy option in assisted reproduction'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this