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Will chemotherapy make me infertile or cause me problems fathering a child?
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It could: Many chemotherapy agents affect rapidly dividing cells, including sperm production cells. Seek the advice of a fertility expert (reproductive endocrinologist) if you are facing chemotherapy. Good options for fertility preservation are available.
Answered 2/1/2012
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Yes: Chemotherapy can be even more damaging when patients are at the later part of their reproductive years. Ask your oncologist for a referral to a fertility specialist who can offer treatments such as egg and/or embryo preservation before you begin chemotherapy.
Answered 3/9/2015
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