Number of women with precautionary preservation of oocytes or ovarian tissue, 2019-2023

SVG-Diagramm 4 000 3 000 2 000 1 000 0 348 358 841 0 0 377 364 1 055 0 0 540 388 1 574 0 0 671 397 1 903 0 0 702 428 2 551 122 0 1 2 3 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
1
Oocytes for medical reasons
2
Ovarian tissue for medical reasons
3
Oocytes for other reasons
4
Ovarian tissue for other reasons
5
Reason unknown

 
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Oocytes for medical reasonsOvarian tissue for medical reasonsOocytes for other reasonsOvarian tissue for other reasonsReason unknownTotal
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2019348358841001 547
20203773641 055001 796
20215403881 574002 502
20226713971 903002 971
20237024282 55112203 803

 
Individuals may have their reproductive cells preserved as a precautionary measure. The maximum preservation period (generally no more than 10 years) is specified in Art. 15 RMA.  ●  Quantities held are shown for 31 December of the year in question.  ●  Previously published data may be subsequently revised to reflect late reports.

 
Source: Survey of physicians with a licence in accordance with Art. 8 RMA