HealthDay News: Researchers in China have demonstrated that female ovaries may be capable of producing new eggs in adulthood and subsequently producing offspring.

That runs counter to the long-held belief that female mammals, including humans, are born with a finite number of the eggs (oocytes) needed to produce offspring.

According to study senior author Ji Wu, a professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the findings may lead to techniques for the "generation of new oocytes to postpone normal or premature ovarian failure or for the treatment of infertility."

Paul Sanberg, a stem cell researcher and distinguished professor of neurosurgery and director of the University of South Florida Center for Aging and Brain Repair in Tampa, called the study "fascinating."

"These stem cells are continuous," explained Sanberg, who was not involved in the research. "They were still around through life and actually transformed to make oocytes. Then they were transplanted into infertile females and produced offspring."

Momlogic spoke to Haylie Pomroy, author of Craving Conception, for her perspective on this study:

"Having had the opportunity to participate in the ever changing fertility industry for 15 years, I am constantly amazed at the speed in which new technology merges from idea to clinical setting," Haylie tells momlogic. "Although this article presents an idea that goes against years of sound science opinion, it is not one to be taken lightly.

"There are many areas in the complex field of fertility where significant advancements have been made. Male factor infertility, physical limitation issues of fertility, fertilization, implantation, and maintainment of a viable pregnancy have all seen major advancements even in the last two years. On the other hand, the issue of egg quantity, quality and viability had been one that has plagued millions struggling with infertility and until now had seemed concrete in its prognosis. The real only viable options for these individuals thus far has been egg donation. Egg donation has been a saving grace for many but has its own issues and limitations as a treatment option. While many battle out the ethical issues faced in this industry, scientists are moving full speed ahead to find solutions to a problem that has both a physiological need and a vast consumer base. Well over 7.5 million American women between the ages of 15-44 have used fertility services."

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Haylie Pomroy provides nutritional counseling and wellness consulting for clients who wish to actively enhance their health. She is an accomplished practitioner, speaker, writer, consultant, product developer, and researcher who has been featured several times on national television. Haylie practices in CA and CO and resides in Los Angeles with her two beautiful children.HayliePomroy.com

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