Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Ovarian Tissue Freezing: A Breakthrough in Fertility
Ovarian tissue freezing is like putting a part of a woman's ovary on ice to save it for later.
It helps women who might lose their ability to have babies because of cancer treatments or other health problems.
Doctors take a small piece of the ovary, freeze it, and then can put it back when the woman is ready to try for a baby.
This method has already helped many women have children.
It is an option for young cancer patients or those who have medical conditions that could affect their fertility.
Ovarian tissue freezing involves freezing a small piece of ovarian tissue for future use.
It is particularly useful for those unable to delay treatment, like cancer patients.
The technique has led to more than 200 live births globally.
It helps preserve future fertility and protect hormonal health.
Dr. Vyjayanthi sees the potential for ovarian tissue freezing to become as common as egg freezing.
- Who
- Dr. S. Vyjayanthi, Director of MotherToBe Fertility Centre and fertility patients
- What
- Ovarian tissue freezing, a method of fertility preservation
- When
- Now; used as a method of fertility preservation
- Where
- India and globally
- Why
- To preserve fertility, especially for patients who can’t delay treatment or who are at risk of infertility.
- Technique
- Ovarian tissue cryopreservation
- Procedure
- Surgical removal, freezing, and preservation of ovarian tissue
- Ideal For
- Cancer patients, those with genetic conditions, and those at risk of early menopause
- Benefit
- Preserves fertility and hormonal function
- Worldwide Live Births
- More than 200
- Key Expert
- Dr. S. Vyjayanthi