Fertility-Sparing

Fertility-sparing is a medical treatment option that is used to preserve a patient's fertility while treating a medical condition that may otherwise affect it. This approach typically involves the use of minimally invasive techniques and medications to preserve fertility and avoid the need for more extensive treatments that could potentially damage the reproductive system. Fertility-sparing treatments are most commonly used to treat certain types of cancer, such as ovarian, cervical, and breast cancer. Surgery is usually the first step in treating these cancers, and fertility-sparing techniques are used to minimize the risk of damage to the reproductive system. In some cases, radiation therapy or chemotherapy may be used to reduce the cancer risk, but these treatments can also cause damage to the reproductive system. In these cases, fertility-sparing treatments can be used to help preserve fertility. There are several different fertility-sparing treatments available, including ovarian transposition and ovarian suppression. Ovarian transposition is a surgical procedure in which the ovaries are temporarily relocated to a different area of the body in order to reduce the risk of damage to the reproductive system. Ovarian suppression involves the use of medications to suppress ovarian function and prevent ovulation.