Oncofertility and fertility preservation - It encompasses egg cryoreservation, embryo cryoreservation and semen freezing. It is done before the start of chemo/ radiotherapy, bone marrow transplant or surgery. It is indicated for -
- Cancer pts - like those suffering from leukemias, multiple myeloma, sarcoma, breast cancer, lymphoma, testicular cancer.
- Myeloproliferative and myelodyslastic disorders
- Benign hematological diseases like thalassemia major, aplastic anemia, sickle cell disease, fanconi’s anemia.
- Extensive surgery for endometriosis
- Premature ovarian insufficiency - Turner’s syndrome, fragile X syndrome, family history of early menopause
- BRCA mutation carriers
- Transgender males before the start of hormonal treatment and sex affirmation surgery