Fertility Options for Women Facing Cancer Treatment
The impact of cancer treatments on fertility is not predictable in many cases, which is why doctors communicate in risk percentages. However, there are known variables with each type of medicine or procedure. Therefore, it is also possible to mitigate some negative effects in specific cases.
The eggs, ovaries, womb, cervix, and hormone production all risk damage or changes during cancer treatments. Depending on the type of cancer and treatment, some patients may also find sexual intimacy difficult or impossible.
If you plan on having children after cancer treatment, you may have some tough choices to face. Delaying treatment comes with its […]