What fertility preservation options are available?
Several fertility preservation options are available for cancer patients:
Sperm Banking: Men can freeze their sperm before starting cancer treatment. Egg Freezing: Women can undergo ovarian stimulation to harvest and freeze eggs. Embryo Freezing: Couples can create embryos through IVF and freeze them for future use. Ovarian Tissue Freezing: A more experimental technique where ovarian tissue is removed, frozen, and re-implanted after treatment. Gonadal Shielding: Protective measures during radiation to minimize exposure to reproductive organs.
