Cancer & Fertility Preservation (Oncofertility)

A cancer diagnosis brings many urgent decisions. For individuals who hope to have children someday, one of the most important is fertility preservation.

Protect Your Fertility — During Cancer Treatment

A cancer diagnosis brings many urgent decisions. For individuals who hope to have children someday, one of the most important is fertility preservation. At Advanced Fertility Center of Texas, we provide compassionate, time-sensitive oncofertility care for women who are about to undergo cancer treatment. Our fertility preservation services are delivered in collaboration with Omni Med Laboratory, allowing for fast turnaround and expert precision.

You do not have to choose between treatment and your future family. We’re here to help you preserve your fertility, even in the face of cancer. 

Why Fertility Preservation Matters

Cancer therapies like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery can damage the ovaries and significantly reduce future fertility. For many patients, these treatments need to begin quickly — which is why we offer expedited fertility preservation options, often within days.

Our team works closely with your oncologist to time your fertility care in coordination with your cancer treatment plan. 

Rapid-Response Fertility Preservation Options

Depending on your diagnosis, treatment plan, and timeline, we may recommend one or more of the following:

Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)

Mature eggs are collected, frozen using ultra-rapid vitrification, and stored safely for future use.

Embryo Freezing

Eggs are fertilized with sperm (partner or donor) before freezing to create embryos for later transfer.

Ovarian Suppression with Medications

In some cases, hormonal suppression may temporarily protect ovarian function during chemotherapy (not a replacement for freezing).
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Sperm Banking (for male patients)

We also coordinate fertility preservation for male partners or individuals undergoing treatment.

Who We Support

Our oncofertility services are available to:
Women diagnosed with breast, ovarian, uterine, cervical, or blood cancers
Patients facing radiation or chemotherapy
Individuals with autoimmune disorders requiring gonadotoxic medication
Women with genetic risk of early ovarian failure

What to Expect

Urgent Fertility Consultation

Call us and let our team know you are facing cancer treatment. We will prioritize your appointment.

Hormonal & Ovarian Assessment

Bloodwork and ultrasound will assess ovarian reserve and response potential.

Ovarian Stimulation & Retrieval (if time allows)

A 10–12 day medication cycle may be used to collect eggs before treatment begins.

Freezing at Omni Med Laboratory

All specimens are processed and stored in our partner lab using high-survival vitrification techniques.

Insurance & Financial Guidance

Many cancer patients may qualify for fertility preservation coverage under their insurance. We can help you:

  • Submit pre-authorization requests
  • Access fertility preservation financial assistance programs (e.g., Livestrong Fertility, Heart Beat by EMD Serono)

Our team will walk you through your options with care and clarity.

Scientific Research

Luteinizing hormone–independent rise of progesterone as the physiological trigger of the ovulatory gonadotropins surge in the human

Fertility and Sterility
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Recipient outcomes in an oocyte donation programme: should very young donors be excluded?

RBMO Oocyte Donation Programme
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