Female Fertility Cryopreservation Outcomes in Childhood Cancer: A Systematic Review
Topic overview
Systematic review of 612 pediatric cancer patients across 7 countries found that while ovarian tissue cryopreservation is feasible, only 6% underwent transplantation, with 33% achieving pregnancy and 67% live birth rate. Study highlights critical need for long-term outcomes data in prepubertal patients to standardize fertility preservation recommendations.
Key takeaways
- OTC successfully performed in 501 pediatric cancer patients; 6% later underwent ovarian tissue transplantation with 33% achieving pregnancy
- Live birth rate of 67% among pediatric cancer survivors who became pregnant after ovarian tissue transplantation
- Long-term outcome data for pediatric OTC remains limited; most studies focus on adult patients in high-income countries
- Hematological malignancies (81%) and CNS tumors (56%) are most common cancers requiring fertility preservation consideration
- Standardized fertility preservation guidelines needed for pediatric cancer patients across all income levels globally
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