Is Routine Pathology Evaluation of Tissue Removed for Fertility Preservation Necessary?

In brief

This study examines whether routine pathological examination of ovarian and testicular tissue removed during fertility preservation procedures provides clinical value. The authors review their institutional experience with mandatory biopsies to assess if this practice should be standard across all fertility preservation centers.

• Routine pathology biopsy of gonadal tissue removed during fertility preservation is not universally practiced across centers.
• Institutional protocol includes pathological evaluation of all ovarian and testicular specimens in FP cases.
• Clinical utility of routine biopsy in fertility preservation procedures requires evidence-based evaluation.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.