Open AccessEstablished and Future Promising Fertility Preservation Options in Adolescence and Adults
Author(s) -
Hossein Yazdekhasti,
Zahra Rajabi
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
internal medicine and medical investigation journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2474-7750
DOI - 10.24200/imminv.v3i1.130
Subject(s) - fertility preservation , oocyte cryopreservation , fertility , ovarian tissue cryopreservation , cryopreservation , embryo cryopreservation , cancer , medicine , gynecology , intensive care medicine , risk analysis (engineering) , biology , environmental health , population , embryo , microbiology and biotechnology
Over the past decades, due to a high number of cancer survivors, the demands for fertility preservation have been raised dramatically, and this might come from recent progress in the cancer prognosis and diagnosis procedures. For those who are involved in cancer diseases, there are multiple options regarding their fertility preservation which can be selected based on patient’s age, the risk of gonadal involvement, the time available and the type of cancer with different advantages and disadvantages. Among all possible options, embryo cryopreservation for females and semen freezing for males are the most applicable method, however other options such as gonadal tissue cryopreservation, and oocyte cryopreservation are other promising options which would be considered if the partner was not available. As conclusion, this is noteworthy that women with cancer must benefit from adequate consultations regarding their possible fertility preservation options and immediate correct consultations definitely can help families to make their mind to choose best available options.