Role of total antioxidant capacity in the differential growth of human embryos in vitro.

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the relationship of early human embryonic development parameters with day 1 culture media total antioxidant levels (day 1 TAC).

Design: Prospective study.

Setting: Patients undergoing assisted reproduction (ART) in a teaching hospital.

Ovarian function preservation in the cancer patient.

Objective: To review the clinical modalities that are available to women receiving potentially sterilizing cancer therapy.

Design: The MEDLINE database was reviewed for all publications on medication, surgery, or assisted reproductive technology that could potentially preserve fertility in women who are receiving cancer therapy.

Conclusion(s): There are many options available to a patient undergoing a treatment that will negatively impact her fertility.