VOLUME 16 , ISSUE 6 ( November-December, 2024 ) > List of Articles
Priyanka H Vora, Kedar Ganla, Manjusha Ganla, Kairavi Gokani
Keywords : Breast cancer, Case report, Fertility preservation, Infertility, Ovum pick up, Reproductive medicine
Citation Information : Vora PH, Ganla K, Ganla M, Gokani K. Fertility Preservation in Breast Carcinoma: The Way Forward. J South Asian Feder Obs Gynae 2024; 16 (6):697-698.
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-2548
License: CC BY-NC 4.0
Published Online: 19-11-2024
Copyright Statement: Copyright © 2024; The Author(s).
Fertility preservation is crucial to prevent the spread of cancer in younger adults, especially in women of reproductive age. A 30-year-old woman with breast cancer was referred for fertility preservation, despite having no family history of breast cancer. The couple was offered embryo cryopreservation before chemotherapy, and the procedure involved controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) with letrozole supplementation. The couple retrieved 13 oocytes, with 11 being metaphase 2 of which 9 fertilized. The oocytes were stimulated and monitored serially for blood estrogen levels. Fertility preservation is essential for improving the quality of life for cancer survivors and reducing concerns about increased estrogen levels in women with breast cancers. Multidisciplinary collaboration between oncologists and reproductive specialists is needed to improve awareness and availability. Early referral to a fertility specialist is essential for optimal results.
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