{"id":8231,"date":"2024-12-07T15:33:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T13:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dralexandrostraianos.gr\/gr\/?p=8231"},"modified":"2024-12-07T15:33:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T13:33:02","slug":"%ce%b4%ce%b9%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%b7%cf%81%ce%b7%cf%83%ce%b7-%cf%84%ce%b7%cf%83-%ce%b3%ce%bf%ce%bd%ce%b9%ce%bc%ce%bf%cf%84%ce%b7%cf%84%ce%b1%cf%83-%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%b9-%ce%b1%cf%83%ce%b8%ce%b5%ce%bd%ce%b5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dralexandrostraianos.gr\/en\/%ce%b4%ce%b9%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%b7%cf%81%ce%b7%cf%83%ce%b7-%cf%84%ce%b7%cf%83-%ce%b3%ce%bf%ce%bd%ce%b9%ce%bc%ce%bf%cf%84%ce%b7%cf%84%ce%b1%cf%83-%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%b9-%ce%b1%cf%83%ce%b8%ce%b5%ce%bd%ce%b5\/","title":{"rendered":"FERTILITY PRESERVATION AND BREAST CANCER PATIENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Import<\/span><\/h2>\n

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, and the treatments used (such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy) can affect fertility. Being able to preserve fertility before starting treatment offers patients the ability to have children in the future if they so desire.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Breast Cancer Affects Fertility<\/span><\/h2>\n

Breast cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and hormone therapy, can damage the eggs, thus affecting the patient's fertility. This depends on factors such as age, the type and dose of treatment and the stage of the disease. In some cases, menstruation may return after treatment, but the risk of premature ovarian failure remains high.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fertility Preservation Options for Patients with Breast Cancer<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are several fertility preservation options that can be considered before starting treatment:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Cryopreservation of Eggs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 Egg cryopreservation is a safe and effective method of fertility preservation. The procedure involves collecting eggs through hormonal stimulation and ovulation, then freezing them for later use. This method is ideal for patients who do not have a partner and want to preserve their eggs for future in vitro fertilization (IVF).<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Cryopreservation of Embryos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 If the patient has a partner and wishes to preserve her fertility, she can consider embryo cryopreservation. Eggs are collected, fertilized and then frozen as embryos for later use through IVF.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Cryopreservation of Ovarian Tissue<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 Ovarian tissue cryopreservation is an alternative solution for women who need to start treatment immediately. In this method, a section of ovarian tissue is removed, which is frozen and can be placed back into the woman after treatment. This method is still in an experimental stage, but it has given promising results.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Suppression of the Ovaries with Hormones<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 Certain hormone treatments can protect the ovaries during chemotherapy, reducing the risk of damage. GnRH agonists, for example, can "suppress" the ovaries during treatment, reducing the risk of premature ovarian failure.<\/span><\/p>\n

          When to Consider Cryopreservation<\/span><\/h2>\n

          The decision to preserve fertility is an important and personal choice. Early consultation with a fertility specialist and an oncologist can help the patient understand her options and the risks that may accompany treatment. It is important to evaluate fertility preservation options before starting treatment to ensure maximum success.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n

          Fertility preservation is an important concern for many women with breast cancer. Available methods, such as egg and embryo cryopreservation, offer the possibility for the patient to retain the option of motherhood for the future. With the right information and support from experts, patients can make an informed decision that suits their own needs and wishes.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Introduction Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, and the treatments used (such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy) can affect fertility. Being able to preserve fertility before starting treatment offers patients the ability to have children in the future if they so desire. How Breast Cancer Affects Fertility Breast cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and hormone therapy, can damage the eggs, thus affecting the patient's fertility. This depends on factors such as age, type and dose of treatment and [...]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":8230,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[560],"tags":[380,584,346,585,586],"class_list":["post-8231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-anaparagogiki-iatriki","tag-380","tag-584","tag-346","tag-585","tag-586"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dralexandrostraianos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8231","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dralexandrostraianos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dralexandrostraianos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dralexandrostraianos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dralexandrostraianos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8231"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dralexandrostraianos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8231\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dralexandrostraianos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dralexandrostraianos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dralexandrostraianos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8231"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dralexandrostraianos.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}