Effects of Cancer treatment on a Women’s Fertility

An outline of cancer therapies that affect a women’s fertility along with options to preserve fertility. Female Fertility Issues in Girls and Women with Cancer Source: National Cancer Institute Many cancer treatments can affect a girl’s or woman’s fertility. Most likely, your doctor will talk with you about whether or not cancer treatment may increase the …

Fertility Preservation for Women with Breast Cancer

A brief overview of a study done with women who froze their eggs before they went through cancer treatment and then afterward had a successful pregnancy. Fertility Presevation for Young Women with Breast Cancer December 22, 2020 / Source: National Cancer Institute Common methods of preserving a woman’s fertility before starting breast cancer treatment are …

Fertility Options for Transgender People

A great, in-depth article that discusses fertility issues for transgender people, including a mention of ReproTech’s low storage fees! Transgender fertility study sheds light on testosterone’s impact April 16, 2020 / Source: NBC News, by Julie Compton When Emmett Hardiman transitioned at age 18, he didn’t think he would ever have his own child. At …

Baby Born from Egg That Was Matured and Frozen in Lab

February 19, 2020/ Source:  BBC Science Focus Magazine – For the first time, a baby was born from an egg that was matured in vitro then frozen. A baby is believed to be the first in the world to be born after eggs were taken from his mother and matured in a lab before being frozen, scientists …

Testicular Cancer and Fertility Preservation

Did you know April is testicular cancer awareness month? Learn about testicular cancer and fertility preservation options in this new episode of the Urology Care Podcast with guest Dr. Landon Trost. Dr. Trost is a urologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.