Cancer Survivors Empowered to Preserve Fertility and Reclaim Futures
Fertility preservation is crucial for young women with cancer. Health care providers should talk to women about how cancer treatment can affect their ability to have children and discuss options like freezing embryos or eggs. It's important to refer women to a fertility specialist quickly for better guidance. Factors like age, diagnosis, having a male partner, time, and preferences can help decide the best fertility preservation method. Freezing embryos and eggs are common methods, while freezing ovarian tissue is newer but promising. Despite the benefits of fertility preservation, some women face challenges like communication and cost when trying to pursue it.