10/13/2026
A breast cancer diagnosis can bring urgent decisions, but future fertility deserves a place in the conversation, too.
Some cancer treatments may affect ovarian function or reduce ovarian reserve. For patients who hope to have biological children in the future, fertility preservation should ideally be discussed as early as feasible after diagnosis and before potentially fertility-impacting treatment begins.
Depending on the individual situation, egg freezing or embryo freezing may be considered. Modern fertility-preservation protocols may also allow ovarian stimulation to begin at different points in the menstrual cycle when clinically appropriate.
There is no single approach for every patient. Age, ovarian reserve, cancer diagnosis, treatment plan, timing and future family-building goals all matter.
Cancer treatment remains the priority. Fertility preservation is about making sure future reproductive possibilities are considered within that care whenever medically feasible.
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