Among the wide range of procedures performed by clinical embryologists, the
cryopreservation of reproductive cells and tissues represents a fundamental task in the daily …

Currently vitrification is the method of choice for low-temperature preservation of oocytes
and embryos. However, that was not the case until about 10 years ago when freezing …

Purpose Does semi-automated vitrification have lower inter-operator variability and better
clinical outcomes than manual vitrification? Methods Retrospective analyses of 282 patients …

Vitrification of mammalian oocytes and embryos is typically a two-step procedure involving
two solutions of increasing concentrations of cryoprotectants. In the present study, we report …

For group of 281 oocytes obtained from 43 stimulated donors and cryopreserved by
vitrification protocol using Cryotop and Kitazato medium we determined important …

The article of Tannus et al. 2018 [1] in this issue of the journal brings to the forefront an
important issue in oocyte vitrification: the lack of reproducible results. The case reported is …

Vitrification is a physical process whereby liquid is rapidly transformed into solid, amorphous
glass, thus avoiding the risk of ice crystal formation responsible for cellular death. Like any …

Recent advancements in reproductive medicine, specifically in cryobiology and oocyte
freezing, have opened new possibilities for women seeking fertility preservation to overcome …

Oocyte cryopreservation is an assistive reproductive procedure that has allowed women to
overcome infertility and enjoy increased reproductive freedom. Despite a rapid increase in …

La vitrification a supplanté la congélation lente pour cryopréserver les embryons humains.
Pour autant, la diversité des kits commerciaux et son caractère entièrement manuel font que …