Abstract

Oncofertility is an emerging interdisciplinary field that addresses the reproductive concerns of cancer patients, particularly young adults and children, who face potential infertility due to cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. This field combines oncology and reproductive medicine to provide comprehensive care that includes fertility preservation strategies prior to the initiation of cancer therapy. Current techniques for fertility preservation include sperm banking, egg and embryo freezing, and ovarian and testicular tissue cryopreservation. Research in oncofertility also emphasizes the psychosocial implications of cancer-related infertility, highlighting the need for informed consent and counseling to support patients in making fertility-related decisions. Furthermore, advancements in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have opened new avenues for post-treatment family building, necessitating ongoing collaboration between oncologists, reproductive endocrinologists, and mental health professionals [1]