Alan H. DeCherney MD , Shahin Ghadir MD , Wendy Chang-Lee MD , Brandye Wilson , Elliot Yamini
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Abstract
Fertility options appropriate for cancer survivors depend on the patient's age, disease site and stage, and treatment protocol. Conservative surgery, ovariopexy during pelvic irradiation, in vitro fertilization, and cryopreservation can preserve reproductive function without compromising survival.