Cancer Fertility Management

A cancer diagnosis can be a devastating and life-changing event. If you’re struggling with your ability to have kids because of cancer treatment, board-certified urologist Dr. Houman can help.

What is Cancer Fertility Management?

Cancer fertility management is a specialized process aimed at preserving or restoring your fertility before, during, or after cancer treatment. Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery can have long-term effects on fertility, potentially reducing or eliminating your ability to father children. This management approach involves a collaborative effort between your urologist and oncology team to ensure that you can effectively achieve remission while preserving your ability to have children later on. Even if you have achieved remission some time ago and are now facing fertility issues, Dr. Houman can provide valuable assistance.

Is Cancer Fertility Management Right for Me?

After receiving a cancer diagnosis, it’s important to consider cancer fertility management if you wish to have children in the future or think you may want to keep that option open. If you’ve been having trouble getting your partner pregnant after cancer treatment, cancer fertility management can also be beneficial. Essentially, your urologist can help you explore your options at various stages: before starting cancer treatment, during the course of treatment, and after achieving remission. This proactive approach helps ensure that you retain the possibility of fathering children whenever you decide the time is right.

Cancer Fertility Management Options

There are several methods and strategies available within cancer fertility management, including:

• Sperm Banking: Before starting cancer treatment, you can store your sperm in a sperm bank for future use. This is one of the most common and effective methods for preserving fertility.
• Testicular Sperm Extraction (TESE): If sperm are not present in your ejaculate due to cancer treatment, this surgical procedure can retrieve sperm directly from the testes.
• Hormonal Therapy: In some cases, hormonal treatments can be used to stimulate sperm production if your fertility has been impacted by cancer therapy.
• Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART): Techniques such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) can help achieve pregnancy using your stored or extracted sperm.

Cancer Fertility Management Outlook

Male fertility can be significantly affected by cancer treatment, but it’s important not to give up on your dreams of having children if you’re a cancer survivor. With advancements in medical technology and fertility treatments, there are now many non-traditional routes available to help you create the family you desire. Your best chances at fathering children after a cancer diagnosis come with the support and expertise of a board-certified urologist who can guide you and your partner through the various options. This comprehensive approach ensures that you can make informed decisions and take proactive steps to preserve or restore fertility.

If you’re facing fertility challenges related to cancer treatment, don’t hesitate to seek the assistance of a specialist. By working closely with your urologist and oncology team, you can explore all available options and find the best path to achieving your family goals.

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Cancer can be a life-changing event, but it doesn’t need to derail your family plans. To meet with Dr. Justin Houman and our team and learn more, contact our office by calling (310) 854-7822 or filling out our online form.

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Meet Dr. Houman

Dr. Justin Houman is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Urologist and Men’s Health specialist whose mission is to enhance men’s quality of life by improving their sexual and reproductive health. Dr. Houman’s focus is on making a difference in people’s lives through state-of-the-art, compassionate, and personally tailored care.

       

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