Nowadays, breast cancer is being diagnosed in younger patients. Improved diagnosis and treatment methods, allow for an earlier diagnosis and higher survival rates. This leads to the existence of an increasing number of women, who plan to have children after breast cancer treatments.
Some breast cancer treatments, such as certain chemotherapy drugs, can affect a woman's fertility. Many women can get pregnant after cancer treatment, though.
The possibilities of pregnancy and the ideal elapsed time depend on the:
- Type of cancer.
- Age and fertility.
- Severity of the treatment.
- Desire to get pregnant.
- Risk of early relapse.
The treatment is so aggressive that it often triggers an early menopause, which prevents these women from having children in the future.
Researchers from the Tumour Institute of Genoa (Italy) have devised a new technique that protects the ovaries. This technique is based on a medicine that stimulates the action of the LHRH hormone, protecting the ovaries from the side effects of chemotherapy.
Experts have pointed out that this new technique can be considered a complement to egg freezing, which can help preserve female fertility and avoid premature menopause.
Waiting time
When a woman of childbearing age has, or had, cancer and wants to become a mother, most oncologists recommend waiting between 2 and 5 years after the end of the treatment.
After this period, the risk of cancer recurrence diminishes significantly. Women should wait because it is important to be completely healthy before pregnancy. However, each case is unique and the best thing women can do is consult a doctor before undergoing an assisted reproduction treatment.
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