Fertiprotekt

Fertiprotekt is a network of clinics and medical professionals dedicated to the preservation of fertility in patients undergoing treatments that may potentially harm their reproductive capabilities. This network was established in Germany in 2006 and has since expanded to include over 100 clinics across Europe.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Fertiprotekt is a network that specializes in oncofertility, a subfield of medicine that bridges oncology and reproductive research to explore and expand options for the reproductive future of cancer survivors. The main goal of Fertiprotekt is to provide patients with comprehensive information and access to fertility preservation methods before undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy, which can potentially harm their fertility.

Fertility Preservation Methods[edit | edit source]

Fertiprotekt offers a variety of fertility preservation methods. These include:

Ovarian tissue cryopreservation: This involves the surgical removal of ovarian tissue, which is then frozen and stored for future use.

Embryo cryopreservation: This involves the fertilization of eggs in a laboratory setting, with the resulting embryos then being frozen and stored for future use.

Egg freezing: This involves the collection of eggs from the ovaries, which are then frozen and stored for future use.

Role in Oncofertility[edit | edit source]

Fertiprotekt plays a crucial role in the field of oncofertility by providing patients with access to fertility preservation methods and comprehensive information about these methods. The network also conducts research to improve existing fertility preservation methods and develop new ones.