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Fertility preservation: Understand your options before cancer treatment
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How does cancer treatment affect fertility?
When should I talk to my doctor about fertility preservation?
How can women preserve fertility before cancer treatment?
What can men do to preserve fertility before cancer treatment?
What can parents do to preserve the fertility of a child who has cancer?
Can fertility preservation interfere with successful cancer therapy or increase the risk of recurring cancer?
Can cancer treatment increase the risk of health problems in children conceived afterward?
How do I determine the best fertility preservation option for me?
Can cancer treatment increase the risk of health problems in children conceived afterward?
As long as you don't expose your baby to cancer treatments in utero, cancer treatments don't appear to increase the risk of congenital disorders or other health problems for future children.
However, if you receive a cancer treatment that affects the functioning of your heart or lungs or if you receive radiation in your pelvic area, talk to a specialist before becoming pregnant to prepare for possible pregnancy complications.
