Freezing gonadal tissue to preserve fertility in children with a disorder of sex development
Part of Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure that freezes and stores gonadal tissue (tissue that makes eggs or sperm) to help preserve the chance of having biological children in the future. It is for children and young adults under 30 who have a disorder of sex development and either have a risk of cancer in that tissue or will have it removed for another medical reason.
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Who can take part
- You are under 30 years old.
- You have a disorder of sex development (a condition where a person's reproductive or sexual anatomy is different from typical).
- Your gonadal tissue (tissue that makes eggs or sperm) has a risk of cancer, or your gonads will be removed for another medical reason.
- You are not pregnant.
- You are not likely to keep your natural fertility and reproductive function.
- You are not at high risk for complications during or after surgery.
Quick eligibility check
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