Teenage and young adult cancers fertility preservation - egg freezing: patient information

Introduction

Finding out that you have cancer can bring many uncertainties, and thinking about whether you’ll be able to have children one day might not be something you’re focused on right now. However, it’s natural to want to keep your options open for having children later in life. This information is here to help you understand how cancer treatment could affect your ability to have children, and what you can do to preserve your fertility before treatment starts. Having an early conversation with a member of your cancer care team is important. They can give you personalised advice and help you make informed choices that fit with your future plans.

What is fertility?

Fertility is the ability to have children. For females, egg freezing preserves the option to have biological children in the future.