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Cancer and fertility

Cancer and fertility
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Fertility preservation
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Summary of options
Questions to ask about fertility preservation

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Contraception and family planning
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Family planning decisions after cancer treatment

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Making your decision
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Ovarian suppression

The medical terms used to prevent the ovaries from producing oestrogen, either temporarily or permanently.

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Cancer, Fertility and Me - Patient Decision Aid (version 4.0) - this online version was published and last amended in July 2020. Review date July 2021. See update policy.

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Every effort has been made to provide accurate and complete information at the date of publication. However, errors can occur. If you have any questions, please ask your cancer care team and fertility care team for more information. July 2020.