Author: Jennifer Levine, MD
Choosing the right option for an individual female child or adolescent depends on determining her risk for infertility, the timing of therapy, and her pubertal status. For survivors of a childhood or adolescent cancer at risk of premature menopause, fertility preservation options are available.
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Types of Impaired Fertility |
Acute Ovarian Failure: entering menopause during or soon after the completion of therapy Premature Menopause: entering menopause prior the age of 40 |
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Pre-pubertal (before menstruation) |
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Post Treatment: |
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Post–pubertal (after menstruation) |
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Post Treatment:
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Questions to ask your health care provider |
Please explain to me the options that I/my daughter have at this time. How will these options affect the start of treatment? What are the costs of the various options? Will my insurance cover any of these options? |
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How do I find the appropriate health care provider? |
Find a local Fertility Preservation Center or contact the FERTline |
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How do I find assistance with the cost? |
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