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To the Editor: Successful human ovarian transplantation was first reported with the use of a cortical-tissue grafting technique in monozygotic twins who were discordant for premature ovarian failure.¹ Subsequently, six additional cases have been reported, which have resulted in a return of ovulation in all patients, with spontaneous conception and delivery of six healthy infants, with one from tissue that had been frozen.² The concept of ovarian cortical grafting is based on the fact that all follicles containing eggs are located in the outer 1 mm of the ovary, which can be sutured to the recipient's medulla just like a . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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