Egg freezing may shield fertility from repeat ovarian cyst surgeries
NCT ID NCT03823833
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested whether freezing eggs (oocyte cryopreservation) could help preserve fertility in women with benign ovarian cysts that often come back, like endometriomas. The 82 participants had cysts that required multiple surgeries, which can damage the ovaries. Researchers measured how many mature eggs could be collected and frozen, aiming to offer a fertility preservation option before ovarian function declines.
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Hop Jeanne de Flandre Chu Lille
Lille, 59037, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
oocyte cryopreservation (egg freezing)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a standard way to help women with recurrent ovarian cysts protect their fertility before repeated surgeries damage their ovaries.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 82 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Egg freezing does not guarantee future pregnancy, and the procedure carries risks like infection or ovarian hyperstimulation.
Conditions
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