Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can harm fertility in both men and women. Fertility preservation offers options to protect reproductive potential before starting treatment. Early planning ensures future family-building possibilities even after recovery.

Available Options

Women can opt for egg or embryo freezing while men can store sperm samples. Ovarian tissue freezing and testicular tissue freezing are emerging techniques for young patients. These procedures are performed quickly to avoid delays in cancer care.

Success Possibilities

  • Best results are achieved when preservation is done before treatment begins
  • Frozen eggs embryos or sperm can be used for IVF in the future
  • Success depends on age health and storage quality