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Advancing human ovarian biology in tandem with clinical care: considerations for collecting ovarian tissue for research after oophorectomy for tissue cryopreservation

  • By

  • Margaret A. Brunette

  • Karen Burns

  • Holly Hoefgen

  • Shuo Xiao

  • Francesca E. Duncan

  • Monica M. Laronda

  • Ariella Shikanov

  • Mary Zelinski

  • Veronica Gomez-Lobo

  • June 3, 2026

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    Ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC) is no longer considered experimental and allows for research tissue collection from healthy premenopausal patients.

  • 2

    The collection of ovarian tissue samples, along with patient data, enhances the understanding of ovarian biology and reproductive dysfunction.

  • 3

    Informed consent for ovarian tissue research must include details about tissue use, potential research outcomes, and rights to use the samples.

  • 4

    Different approaches for ovarian tissue removal include preserving 80% for patient use and donating up to 20% for research purposes.

  • 5

    Flash freezing is the preferred method for preserving ovarian tissue for 'omics' research, although it limits morphological analysis due to ice crystal formation.

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Advancing human ovarian biology in tandem with clinical care: considerations for collecting ovarian tissue for research after oophorectomy for tissue cryopreservation

  • by Margaret A. Brunette, Karen Burns, Holly Hoefgen, Shuo Xiao, Francesca E. Duncan, Monica M. Laronda, Ariella Shikanov, Mary Zelinski, Veronica Gomez-Lobo

  • June 3, 2026

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