Embryo Freezing
Embryo Freezing is a procedure where a woman’s eggs (oocytes) are fertilized with sperm outside of the body. The embryos are then frozen until pregnancy is desired. When a couple decides to start their family, the embryos are placed back into the woman’s uterus.
Gonadopexy
Gonadopexy is a procedure which involves surgically moving the ovaries out of the pelvis in women receiving pelvic radiation therapy.
Egg Freezing
Egg Freezing or oocyte cryopreservation is a procedure where a woman’s eggs (oocytes) are retrieved and frozen until pregnancy is desired. When a woman decides to pursue pregnancy, the eggs are fertilized outside of the body (IVF), and embryos are transferred back into the uterus.
GnRH Agonist
GnRH Agonist is a treatment used to suppress the ovary and protect eggs during cancer treatment.
Ovarian Tissue Freezing
Ovarian Tissue Freezing is an experimental procedure where a woman or child’s ovarian tissue is harvested and frozen, with the ultimate goal that their tissue is re-transplanted remote from cancer therapy to restore hormonal production and fertility. There are specific criteria that would deem a woman or child eligible for this fertility preservation technique.