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Exploring Fertility Preservation During Cancer Treatment: Expert Insights from Penn State Health
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In this episode of "Life on Pause," host Jill Robertson sits down with Dr. Stephanie Estes, a fertility specialist at Penn State Health, to explore the complex intersection of cancer treatment and fertility preservation. Building on the recent webinar "Cancer and Blood Disorders: When Disease Treatment Pushes Fertility and Family Planning Decisions to the Forefront in Adolescents and Young Adults," this discussion provides valuable information for those facing infertility due to cancer or other blood disorders.
Dr. Estes explains the options available for both males and females, covering sperm and egg freezing, genetic testing, and innovative procedures like ovarian tissue preservation. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this conversation sheds light on the importance of early fertility discussions and the options available to ensure future family planning possibilities.
Don't forget to subscribe to "Life on Pause" for more episodes that address the unique challenges faced by adolescents and young adults dealing with serious health conditions.
0:00 - Introduction and Webinar Overview
0:53 - Fertility Preservation Options Explained
4:58 - Sperm and Egg Freezing Processes
9:28 - Genetic Testing and Sickle Cell Considerations
13:35 - Post-Cancer Fertility and Insurance Coverage
18:23 - Advances in Fertility Medicine and Future Options
20:01 - Final Thoughts and Advocacy Tips
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#cancerandfertility #fertilitypreservation #optionsforfertilityaftercancer
58 Episoden
Manage episode 436507490 series 2858136
In this episode of "Life on Pause," host Jill Robertson sits down with Dr. Stephanie Estes, a fertility specialist at Penn State Health, to explore the complex intersection of cancer treatment and fertility preservation. Building on the recent webinar "Cancer and Blood Disorders: When Disease Treatment Pushes Fertility and Family Planning Decisions to the Forefront in Adolescents and Young Adults," this discussion provides valuable information for those facing infertility due to cancer or other blood disorders.
Dr. Estes explains the options available for both males and females, covering sperm and egg freezing, genetic testing, and innovative procedures like ovarian tissue preservation. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this conversation sheds light on the importance of early fertility discussions and the options available to ensure future family planning possibilities.
Don't forget to subscribe to "Life on Pause" for more episodes that address the unique challenges faced by adolescents and young adults dealing with serious health conditions.
0:00 - Introduction and Webinar Overview
0:53 - Fertility Preservation Options Explained
4:58 - Sperm and Egg Freezing Processes
9:28 - Genetic Testing and Sickle Cell Considerations
13:35 - Post-Cancer Fertility and Insurance Coverage
18:23 - Advances in Fertility Medicine and Future Options
20:01 - Final Thoughts and Advocacy Tips
_______________________________________________________________
#cancerandfertility #fertilitypreservation #optionsforfertilityaftercancer
58 Episoden
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