Tech to Grow Eggs on Women’s Arm: A Ray of Hope for Cancer Survivors
Every year, cancer treatment causes premature menopause and infertility in thousands of women of reproductive age in India. However, a revolutionary procedure developed at the Army Hospital Research and Referral is set to change this reality.
Doctors have discovered a groundbreaking method to help women cancer survivors conceive by growing eggs in their own forearm—a first-of-its-kind procedure in the country.
“We transplant preserved ovarian tissue under the skin of the woman’s forearm to harvest eggs, which will help her conceive in the future. This is a potential cure for infertility caused by chemotherapy or radiotherapy.”
How the Procedure Works
The ovarian tissue of cancer patients is preserved in a specialized lab before they begin treatments like surgery or radiation. Once the patient is cancer-free and ready to conceive, the tissue is grafted back onto their forearm or abdomen.
- Pre-testing: The tissue is thoroughly tested to ensure no cancer cells are present.
- Stimulation: Specific drugs are administered to encourage the tissue to produce eggs.
- The Lump: Patients will notice a pea-sized lump at the transplant site, which indicates egg development.
- Extraction: Eggs are then extracted via a minor surgery under local anesthesia for use in In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF).
Timeline and Cost
The entire process, from transplantation to harvesting, is expected to take approximately three to four months. The estimated cost for this advanced procedure ranges between ₹1.5 lakh to ₹2 lakh.
Consult Dr. Pankaj Talwar
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