Cancer is one of the diseases that generates the most fear in society, as it is considered one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Despite this, early diagnosis has now become a hope for all those who face this reality, as there are multiple techniques that allow people to keep their dreams after overcoming this disease.
One of the possibilities that cancer patients have is the preservation of their fertility, because when undergoing radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy, their reproductive organs can be affected, thus reducing the chances of having children in the future (See more at: pregnancy and cancer).
The key to preserving fertility after cancer is to talk to a specialist before starting radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy treatment, as it is at this time that a good uptake of reproductive cells can be carried out in order to freeze or vitrify them. After the disease is overcome, these cells can be used in fertility treatment to achieve pregnancy when the treating doctor considers that the person is ready to have a child.
For women under 37 years of age, egg vitrification is a simple process in which they can freeze a limited number of eggs that will then be fertilized in the laboratory and transferred to the patient when she and her treating doctor decide to do so. For their part, men can also keep their gametes (sperm) following the instructions of the specialist to store them in a sperm bank until the moment they decide to have children.
Although some people do not have severe damage to their reproductive organs during radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy, others must resort to vitrification and fertility treatment to achieve the dream of becoming parents after overcoming cancer. This is why it is so important to listen to the concept of a specialist in human reproduction to act in time and preserve fertility in the fight against cancer.
If you have been diagnosed or know a family member or friend who is going through this painful situation, we invite you to consult with an Inser specialist to discuss fertility preservation in the face of cancer. Our professionals can guide you through this difficult time and fill you with hope despite the difficulties.
