Fertility after oncological diagnosis

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life-changing moment, but thanks to advances in reproductive medicine, the dream of parenthood doesn't have to stop. Today, oncofertility allows patients to plan their future before starting treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

1. The impact of oncological treatments

Cancer treatments can affect ovarian reserve in women and sperm production in men. Therefore, speed in consulting with a fertility specialist is crucial immediately after diagnosis.

2. Fertility preservation options

There are various safe and effective techniques to protect reproductive capacity:

• Egg vitrification: The eggs are extracted and frozen at ultra-low temperatures, keeping their quality intact indefinitely.

• Sperm cryopreservation: A simple and rapid technique that allows storing semen samples before starting cytotoxic treatments.

• Ovarian tissue preservation: An advanced option for patients who cannot wait for ovarian stimulation.

3. When is the ideal time?

The ideal is to perform the procedure before the first chemotherapy session. At Fertility Center Cancun, we have emergency protocols for oncology patients, allowing the preservation process to be completed in a period of between 10 and 14 days without delaying the main medical treatment.

Note of hope: "Cancer takes away many things from us, but with today's technology, it doesn't have to take away the possibility of starting a family."