This controlled-randomized, clinical trial confirmed the effectiveness of oocyte cryo-storage in an ovum donation programme, failing to demonstrate the superiority of using fresh oocytes with respect to the use of vitrified egg-banked ones in terms of OPR. Instead, the non-inferiority of vitrified oocytes was confirmed. These findings involve highly relevant issues that may open a new range of possibilities in ART.
At least 8-10 metaphase II oocytes are necessary to achieve reasonable success. Numbers should be individualized in women >36 years old. We suggest encouraging women who are motivated exclusively by a desire to postpone childbearing because of age, to come at younger ages to increase success possibilities.
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