The Fertility Preservation Program at Boston IVF

Being diagnosed with cancer is tough enough to deal with---but if you want to have a child, you may feel an added level of anxiety. But through Boston IVF's Fertility Preservation Program,  family-building options after cancer treatment are now a reality . The earlier you understand what those options are, the greater the chances of preserving your fertility.

Our egg freezing services offer fertility preservation for young women facing chemotherapy or irradiation for treatment of cancer. Because many cancer treatment regimens result in the destruction of an individual's eggs, fertility preservation is essential..

At Boston IVF, we understand the emotional impact of being diagnosed with cancer, as well as the added concerns about building a family. We are here to help you understand your options, and will see patients diagnosed with cancer on very short notice. Due to the importance of exploring treatment options early, Boston IVF will arrange for an initial consultation immediately.

FERTILITY FACTS FOR WOMEN

• Radiation and chemotherapy can damage eggs.
• If appropriate, eggs can be removed from the ovaries before treatment and in vitro fertilization can be performed. The resulting embryos can be frozen for use after treatment.
• Boston IVF is a pioneer in egg freezing technology and offers this treatment to preserve fertility.
• If eggs have been damaged during cancer treatment, egg donation is an excellent option for many women.

The Executive Director of Boston IVF's Fertility Preservation Program, Dr. David Ryley specializes  in the preservation of fertility for male and female survivors of cancer, as well as those who are undergoing treatment for cancer. 

Dr. Ryley is a member of the medical advisory board of Fertile Hope, a nonprofit organization based in New York that provides comprehensive support to cancer patients whose treatments put their fertility at risk. He is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in OB-GYN and holds a subspeciality certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. 

Please call 800-540-BIVF (2483) or CLICK HERE for more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. David Ryley at our Boston Center.

FERTILITY FACTS FOR MEN

• Sperm can be frozen before treatment begins.
• In vitro fertilization with an advanced technique to help sperm get into the egg (ICSI, or intracytoplasmic sperm injection) is a possible option after sperm freezing.
• If sperm production has been affected by treatment, sperm donation is another option.
• For men who have not cryopreserved sperm, advanced microsurgical techniques may be employed to extract sperm for IVF/ICSI.

Chief Urologist of Boston IVF's Fertility Preservation Program and a clinical instructor of Urology at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Stephen Lazarou specializes in the full range of evaluations and treatment in male reproductive medicine---with an emphasis in fertility preservation for patients with cancer, treatment of severe male factor infertility, treatment of males with clinical hypogonadism (symptoms of low testosterone), advanced microsurgery and sexual dysfunction.

He is board-certified by the American Board of Urology and is a member of several professional organizations including the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and the Society for the Study of Male Reproduction.

Please call 781-890-6900 or CLICK HERE for more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Stephen Lazarou at our Boston, Waltham and Quincy locations.