Preservation of Fertility in Testis Cancer Management.

Authors :: Sineath RC
Mehta A
Source :: The Urologic clinics of North America [Urol Clin North Am] 2019 Aug; Vol. 46 (3), pp. 341-351. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 May 29.
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: The presence of cancer in the testis, as well as the therapies used to treat testis cancer, can impair fertility potential for affected men. Fertility preservation is an important aspect of survivorship care and should be offered to all patients before initiating treatment. The only established means of fertility preservation in men is cryopreservation of sperm. Methods for fertility preservation in prepubertal boys are still experimental. Physicians treating men with testicular cancer should be familiar with the available options. This article outlines testicular cancer and its treatment's effects on fertility, fertility preservation options, and barriers to accessing this specialized care.<br /> (Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)