Stem cells are cells that can differentiate in capacity to form many tissues and organs in the body. As the name implies, these are the cells that are the source of all the tissues. It has been shown in research that these cells can also form sperm cells in the same way.
There are several studies that have shown that different types of stem cells (mesenchymal stem cells, embryonic, endometrial, and ovarian stem cells) can be differentiated into both spermatozoa and oocytes in vitro, proving their potential clinical use in management and cure of infertility issues.
In some couples with infertility problems the problem is that sperm are not found in the male (azoospermia). Sperm can be obtained from testis tissue by TESE (testicular sperm extraction) method in some of the males in this situation, but in some cases this is not possible. For men who can not obtain sperm with TESE, the only way forward is probably the stem cell method to be applied. With this method, it is possible to obtain sperm from the root cell of the male and to fertilize the egg with this sperm. And you can get pregnant. Research on this method is continuing.
In adults, stem cells are the most important source of bone marrow. It is also possible to obtain a stem cell from the umbilical cord of the baby during delivery, and the stem cells obtained therefrom may be used against some diseases that may develop in the future. Getting a stem cell from the umbilical cord is described as a separate topic, you can get it by clicking here.