Cancer Treatments that Affect Fertility
Surgeries
- orchiectomy-removal of one testicle preserves some fertility
- bilateral orchiectomy- removes all fertility
- pelvic or retroperitoneal surgery may damage nerves linked to ejaculation
Hormone or targeted therapy
may reduce testosterone and sperm production
Stem‑cell/Bone marrow transplant
often includes high-does chemotherapy and total body irradiation resulting in permanent infertility
