OncoFertility
OncoFertility expands the options for the reproductive future of cancer survivors. Cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, may impact a person’s ability to have children later in life, and at Fertility Centers of Illinois we focus on preserving your fertility before cancer treatment.
Preserving Fertility Before
Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can damage eggs and affect fertility. Fertility preservation through egg or embryo freezing increases the chances of a successful pregnancy at a later age.
We understand the time constraints and emotional stress of patients facing cancer treatment as well as the concern over the potential negative impact on future fertility. We offer expedited, compassionate care at a discounted rate.
As a patient of Fertility Centers of Illinois, we will walk you through all of the possibilities in great detail, ensuring that you are comfortable with the choices that you make. We offer the information below as a summary, but encourage you to call us to discuss your unique situation.
Freezing Eggs
Fertility Centers of Illinois uses vitrification, a flash-freezing process that is the most cutting-edge form of egg freezing. Frozen eggs are kept in one of our 30+ cryo storage tanks, which currently store over 30,000 frozen embryos, eggs, and sperm samples.
Freezing Embryos
If a woman already has a long-term partner or chooses to use donor sperm, then embryo freezing is recommended. Frozen embryos have been used successfully in reproductive medicine for many years.
Who is a Good Candidate?
The best candidates for freezing eggs or embryos are women up to age 40 who have clearance from the oncologists to use injectable fertility medications and undergo the procedure. Women choosing either egg or embryo freezing will also need to make frequent visits to our office (sometimes daily) for approximately two weeks.
Taking the Next Step
If you decide you would like to pursue egg or embryo freezing, the first step is to discuss it with your oncologist as you will need to get a medical clearance letter. Then make an appointment with us for a consultation.
We will discuss the entire process with you, do an exam, and run tests to ensure your reproductive system can accommodate this procedure. If so, then we can make arrangements to make it all happen as quickly as possible.
Our Team
Renowned doctors
Fertility Centers of Illinois has been helping people grow their families for over 35 years. Our 11 physicians serve thousands of patients each year with 42,000 babies born and counting.
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