Fertility Preservation for People with Cancer

Summary of recommendations is available, with key updates in management including:

  • Pregnancy rates after oocyte cryopreservation are similar to those after embryo cryopreservation

  • Ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation for females is no longer considered experimental, however special oversight for pre-pubertal females is recommended

  • Testicular sperm extraction (TESE) may be considered for azoospermic postpubertal boys and men who have already undergone cancer treatment

  • Testicular tissue cryopreservation in pre-pubertal boys and the in vitro maturation and transplantation strategies are currently experimental

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