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Visit CalculatorOur Medical Director Kutluk Oktay MD,PhD's authoritative textbook on ovarian tissue freezing and transplantation is published.
In this book, Dr. Oktay shares his pioneering work on ovarian tissue freezing and transplantation with the world. Dr. Oktay and colleagues write about all aspects of preserving fertility and ovarian function by ovarian freezing and transplantation. Dr. Oktay also presents a unique approach to delay menopause by ovarian tissue freezing. The book also contains a foreword by a successful ovarian transplant recipient. It's a must read for clinicians, scientists, embryologists, fellows, students and patients who are interested in ovarian tissue cryopreservation.
Visit Elsevier to learn moreWorld’s top expertise in fertility preservation and infertility
Kutluk Oktay, MD, Ph.D., FACOG is a board-certified infertility specialist, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale University, and world-renowned pioneer in IVF and fertility preservation. At Innovation Fertility Preservation and IVF, Dr. Oktay and his staff offer several treatment options, including:
- Fertility preservation
- IVF-traditional, minimal stimulation or random start
- Cutting edge infertility treatments
- Fertility preservation in children
- Egg freezing both elective and for medical indications
- Fertility preservation in Turner Syndrome
- Treatment and Prevention of Premature Ovarian Failure
- Ovarian tissue freezing
- Ovarian transplantation
- Fertility treatments specific for women with breast cancer
- Fertility treatments specific for BRCA mutation carriers
- In Vitro Maturation
- Testicular Tissue Freezing
Dr. Oktay attracts patients throughout the greater New York City area, with a location in Manhattan, as well as patients from all over the United States and other countries. As a reproductive specialist, Dr. Oktay offers his patients the latest technological advancements in the fields of endocrinology, infertility, and fertility preservation.
Dr. Oktay is known all over the world as a leader in the areas of fertility and reproductive health. He received his medical degree from Hacettepe University Medical School in Ankara, Turkey. After completing his OB/GYN residency at the University of Connecticut Health Service Center in Farmington, Connecticut, he went on to earn two fellowships. The first was in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas and the other was in the field of reproductive biology. He earned his second fellowship at Leeds University School of Medicine/Leeds General Infirmary in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Subsequently, he was awarded a Ph.D. from the University of Gent in Gent, Belgium.
Dr. Oktay has received numerous awards and written many articles on the subject of infertility and fertility preservation. His medical breakthroughs earned him recognition around the globe.
A Path to Discovering Mechanisms and Manipulation of Ovarian Aging - Kutluk Oktay, MD, PhD, FACOG
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Egg Freezing Success Rate Calculator
Dr. Oktay’s team published the world’s first age-specific egg freezing success rates. Determine your success with our online formula.
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Cutting Edge Fertility Treatments
Solid clinical training, sound scientific understanding and experience all count. Dr. Oktay spent decades on clinical, surgical and laboratory research perfecting treatments for difficult-to-treat infertility conditions.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Dr. Oktay is an accomplished laparoscopic and robotic surgeon. He performs various innovative procedures with minimally invasive techniques.
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Pioneer in Fertility Preservation
We offer the most comprehensive and cutting edge techniques in fertility preservation from newborn to all ages of women in reproductive years.
High Success Rates
Dr. Oktay's clinical pregnancy rates for IVF-embryo transfer is as follows:
< 35 years old - 75%
35 - 37 years old - 50%
38 - 40 years old - 50%
41 - 45 years old - 42.8%
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Experienced Compassionate Staff
We are compassionate. Our staff offers you their experience in a very relaxed atmosphere. We understand infertility is stressful and we strive to put you at ease from the moment you walk in to our facilities.
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Trust Your Future Fertility to the World’s Most Trusted Expert in Fertility Preservation
Dr. Oktay is the leading world expert in fertility preservation. The depth of his expertise is unparalleled in the world.
Learn more about Kutluk Oktay, MD, PhD, FACOG here.
Longest Experience and Highest Success Rates with Ovarian Transplantation
Dr. Oktay has been performing ovarian transplantation since1999, when he developed the procedure. With the Robotic Ovarian Transplantation technique that Dr. Oktay developed, 100% of our patients who froze their ovarian tissue with us regained their ovarian function with resulting livebirths or egg/embryo generation. While success rates will vary based on individual factors, Dr. Oktay has the highest success rates in the field.
Learn more about Ovarian Tissue Freezing and Transplantation here.
Dr Oktay is featured on NPR's RadioLab and in Daily Beast discussing his groundbreaking successful ovarian transplantation procedures with patient testimonial.
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Dr. Oktay In the News
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Fertility Preservation Options for Children and Adolescents With Cancer
You just learned your child has cancer, and now you must quickly absorb a barrage of information and make fast treatment decisions. But before you move ahead, consider another life-changing decision: Do you want to preserve your child’s fertility?
What Is Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation and Transplantation and How Successful Is the Procedure?
Many cancer treatments affect fertility in girls and women. With ovarian tissue freezing and transplantation, you can preserve your reproductive ability and restore your fertility following remission.
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