hrp0097p1-568 | Sex Differentiation, Gonads and Gynaecology, and Sex Endocrinology | ESPE2023

Impact of unilateral ovariectomy on ovarian function and pubertal development in girls with Turner syndrome

van der Coelen Sanne , Nadesapillai Sapthami , Peek Ronald , Braat Didi , Fleischer Kathrin , van der Velden Janielle

Background: A reduced reproductive lifespan is one of the most significant implications for girls with Turner syndrome (TS) and is due to an accelerated loss of ovarian insufficiency. Lately, there has been a surge in scientific research aimed at whether ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC) is a viable option for fertility preservation in girls with TS. This required a unilateral ovariectomy for girls with TS who may already have a poor ovarian reserve.<p...