Facing a cancer diagnosis can be a challenge for anyone, although according to the WHO, more than 70% of patients diagnosed with cancer manage to overcome the disease. However, the treatments necessary to combat cancer, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, can have adverse effects on the fertility of these patients. The good news is that IVI Panama offers innovative techniques for those who wish to have children after their cancer treatments, giving them hope and the possibility of becoming parents in the future.
Dr. Saúl Barrera, medical director of IVI Panama, comments on the importance of fertility preservation: “First, we provide peace of mind and hope to our cancer patients. Thanks to the advanced technology we use, such as oocyte vitrification and sperm cryopreservation, we can ensure that they have the opportunity to fulfill their dream of becoming parents once they have overcome cancer.”
Fertility preservation is a crucial option for many patients diagnosed with cancer. Cancer treatments can negatively affect reproductive capacity by causing damage to the ovaries or testicular tissue. The techniques available at IVI Panama allow patients to preserve their reproductive cells before starting cancer treatment, thus maintaining the possibility of having children. These include:
- Egg Vitrification: allows freezing mature eggs obtained after ovarian stimulation, maintaining their viability for future use with the same prognosis as at the time of vitrification.
- Sperm Cryopreservation: Similar to egg vitrification, this method allows high-quality sperm to be stored before starting cancer treatment. The samples are frozen and remain viable until the patient decides to use them for assisted fertilisation.
- Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation: This technique is especially useful for patients who cannot undergo ovarian stimulation. It involves the removal and freezing of ovarian tissue, which can then be reimplanted to restore ovarian function and allow spontaneous pregnancies.
Fertility preservation not only offers an option for future procreation, but also helps improve self-esteem and quality of life for people suffering from cancer. “It is essential that patients diagnosed with this disease and who are of childbearing age consult with their doctors about the effects that treatments may have on their fertility. Learning about the options available to preserve fertility can make a big difference in their future,” says Dr. Barrera.
At IVI Panama, each patient receives personalized treatment supported by cutting-edge technology and a team of highly trained professionals. IVI Panama’s commitment goes beyond offering medical treatments; it focuses on providing hope and real possibilities for cancer patients who want to start a family.
The fertility preservation options available are a testament to the advancement of reproductive medicine. Hence, 63% of women who vitrify oocytes before cancer treatment wish to become mothers. The possibility of preserving fertility before cancer treatments ensures that patients can maintain their current probability of pregnancy, thus preventing it from decreasing over time.
At IVI Panama, a 95% success rate is achieved in fertility treatments with cutting-edge technology, which is why patients find not only an assisted reproduction center, but an ally on their path to recovery and the realization of their dreams of becoming parents.
