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What Is Oncofertility and What Is It For?

Oncofertility is not just a medical procedure; it’s the reassurance that your dream of having a family doesn’t have to end with a cancer diagnosis

At HOPE IVF, we help you preserve your eggs or sperm so they can be used later in assisted reproduction treatments

When and How We Can Help
Preserve Fertility

For Women

  • Before starting chemotherapy or radiotherapy that could affect ovarian function
  • In cases of gynecological surgeries involving the ovaries or uterus
  • At the time of a cancer diagnosis, provided ovarian reserve is still healthy

How We Support You

Through egg freezing, we help preserve your fertility before oncology treatment, so you can focus on your recovery without giving up on the dream of becoming a mother in the future.

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For Men

  • Before starting chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgeries that may damage sperm production
  • In cases of cancers affecting the testicles or reproductive system

How We Support You

With sperm cryopreservation, we protect your ability to become a father by preserving your reproductive material in perfect condition for the future.

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Let’s Solve Your
Questions Together

Talk to our patient advisors: they’ll answer your questions and guide you throughout your entire journey.

 

How Cancer Treatments Affect Fertility

While essential for fighting cancer, oncology treatments can compromise fertility and make
future pregnancy more difficult

In Women:

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  • Temporary disruption of ovulation
  • Reduced egg qualitys
  • Premature menopause (permanent infertility)

In Men:

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  • Alteration or destruction of sperm (temporary or permanent)
  • Complete removal of the testicles or seminal ducts (permanent infertility in full removal)
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At HOPE IVF, We Care for More Than Your Health — We Care for You

Our psychologist, Daniela Chinchilla, is here to embrace your emotions, bring you calm when you need it most, and remind you at every step that you are not alone — your dream is our dream too

Common Questions About
Oncofertility Preservation

It depends on the type of treatment and medical advice. In some cases, it is still possible, though results may be affected. That’s why it’s crucial to consult as early as possible.

Women diagnosed with cancer who want children in the future should consider egg freezing before starting chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgeries that could affect fertility. Performing the procedure earlier, ideally before age 40, increases the chances of success.

Treatment begins with ovarian stimulation lasting around 10 to 12 days, using injectable hormones and close monitoring through ultrasounds and blood tests. Once the eggs are ready, they are collected in a quick, painless procedure. At HOPE IVF, we work hand in hand with your treating oncologist to ensure that the medications used do not interfere with your diagnosis or treatment plan.

After you finish oncology treatment and your doctor confirms it is safe to attempt pregnancy, the eggs can be thawed, fertilized with sperm, and transferred as embryos via IVF.

With proper preservation, eggs can remain viable indefinitely. At HOPE IVF, we use vitrification, an advanced rapid-freezing method that prevents ice crystal formation, achieving survival rates of 98% compared to 55% with traditional freezing.

Success rates depend on factors such as your age at the time of freezing, the quality of the preserved material, and your reproductive health when the eggs or sperm are used.

For women, stimulation and egg retrieval usually take 2 to 3 weeks. For men, sperm collection and freezing can be completed in one or a few days.

What’s the Process to Begin Oncofertility Preservation?

Your Journey to Motherhood Starts Here

Book Your First Consultation

Choose the date, time, and location that best fits your schedule. Remember, your first consultation can also be done via Zoom. With this step, your journey to motherhood begins.

Initial Tests
Included

During your first visit, we’ll perform an initial diagnosis to get to know you better, open your medical record, and design the most suitable strategy to help you achieve your dream of becoming a mother.

Personalized Assessment and a Clear Plan

Based on your diagnosis, our medical team will design the treatment plan best suited for you.

In addition, your prenatal advisor will guide you step by step through costs and payment options, so everything is clear from the start and you feel supported in every decision.