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In the United States there are approximately 800,000 reproductive-aged men and women who have cancer, many of whom have concerns about their fertility.

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Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients - a patient education video
Noncontraceptive Benefits of Birth Control Pills
Male cancer, cryopreservation, and fertility 男性癌症、冷冻保存和生育力
From: Chinese Fact Sheets & Info Booklets
What is In Vitro Maturation (IVM)?
From: Legally Speaking
Hormone Birth Control Pills Are Used For More Than Contraception
Female Cancers, Cryopreservation, and Fertility
From: Legally Speaking
Male Cancer, Cryopreservation, and Fertility
From: Legally Speaking
Female cancer, cryopreservation, and infertility 女性癌症、冷冻保存和生育能力
From: Chinese Fact Sheets & Info Booklets
Cancer masculino criopreservacion y fertilidad (Male cancer, cryopreservation, and fertility)
From: Spanish Fact Sheets & Info Booklets
Cancer feminino criopreservation y fertilidad (Female cancer, cryopreservation, and fertility)
From: Spanish Fact Sheets & Info Booklets
Delaware
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Does My Age Affect My Fertility?
From: Legally Speaking
FAQs Related to COVID-19
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: Should I take steps to avoid pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: Will postponing my care affect my ability to have a child?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: I hear that elective medical procedures in my geographic area are supposed to stop; are IVF and other fertility treatments considered "elective"?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: Can my clinic prevent me from getting infected by screening patients and staff?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: Is there a risk that my cycle could be cancelled if I proceed with treatment now?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: Are my frozen embryos, eggs, or sperm safe?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: I have been diagnosed with cancer and chemotherapy is recommended. Can I still attempt to freeze my eggs (or sperm if male)?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: If I get sick or test positive for COVID-19, when is it safe to become pregnant?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: I’m pregnant. Is there a risk that a COVID-19 infection will affect my pregnancy outcome?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: What is the risk that a COVID-19 infection will affect my unborn child?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: This year has been very difficult to handle and I’m having a hard time. What resources are available to me?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: What do we know about the COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: Should I get the COVID19 vaccine?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: Can I get COVID from the vaccine?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: Will the vaccine affect my existing medical conditions?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: I am nervous about the vaccine side effects.
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: Can I still transmit the virus to other people even when I am vaccinated and protected?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: How safe is the COVID-19 vaccine? Should I get it if I am trying to conceive?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements
Q: Can my Reproductive Endocrinologist require that I get the COVID-19 vaccine before I do fertility treatment?
From: COVID-19 Press Releases and Announcements

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