If you have had cancer treatments, you may wonder how that will affect your fertility. With the following treatment options, you may still retain the ability to have children:
- Radiation Shielding: If you are getting radiation treatment, a shield can protect the ovaries or testicles from exposure, limiting the dose they receive.
- Ovarian Tissue Freezing: For those who cannot wait two to six weeks for hormone treatment to freeze their eggs, you may have ovarian tissue removed and frozen. Once you are medically cleared and ready to build a family, the thawed tissue is reimplanted. If it regains function, you may become pregnant naturally or through in vitro fertilization (IVF.)
- Ovarian Transposition: This procedure involves moving the ovaries out of the pelvis and into the abdomen to protect them from radiation.
Children may also benefit from radiation shielding or ovarian transposition if they are receiving cancer treatment. We understand the uncertainty of planning for your future while going through cancer treatment, so we work closely with you to give you the best chance of having the family of your dreams.
What Factors May Impact an Intended Parent’s Fertility?
Several factors can impact intended parents’ fertility and when they choose to have a family. For example, a couple may decide to wait until their 30s and 40s to have a child, or a certain medical condition or treatment may put their future fertility at risk. If you have concerns with any of the following factors, you may consider fertility preservation:
- Age: Many intended parents want to achieve certain goals or be with the right person before having children, but as you age, egg and sperm quality declines. To preserve fertility, intended parents can have these reproductive tissues frozen.
- Reproductive Health Concerns: Conditions such as uterine fibroids and endometriosis may impact fertility and cause difficulties. Fertility preservation may help minimize these issues.
- Cancer Treatment: Radiation, chemotherapy, and cancer surgery may affect fertility, but with preserving treatments, you can protect your reproductive tissues to increase your chances of having children in the future.
- Gender-Affirming Care: Those who receive gender-affirming care may have altered reproductive abilities. Fertility preservation can help protect eggs, sperm, and embryos before treatment.
With these factors in mind, discussing fertility preservation before starting cancer or gender-affirming treatment, by age 35 with no immediate plans to have children, or right after being diagnosed with a disease that may affect your infertility can help optimize results. With our holistic approach, we consider every detail throughout your journey to parenthood, including the need for fertility preservation and what to expect.
Reach Out to IVF Origen Agency to Learn More About Fertility Preservation
At IVF Origen Agency, we recognize that planning for your future family is a deeply personal and significant decision. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through every step of the fertility preservation process, offering personalized options that align with your unique needs and circumstances. With our years of experience and exceptional comprehensive services, we are committed to providing you with the resources and support necessary to make informed decisions about your reproductive future.
Whether you’re facing medical treatments, considering future family planning, or exploring options due to age or health concerns, we are here to help you preserve your fertility with the highest level of care and expertise. Trust the Spanish-speaking team at IVF Origen Agency to be your partner in this journey — reach out today at (786) 460-3815 or fill out our contact form.
