Freeze your sperm.

In just a few visits to a fertility clinic, men can preserve fertility so that radiation and chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy don’t destroy their chances for fathering children one day. Dr. Dan Gehlbach, a reproductive endocrinologist specializing in female and male fertility, feels that communication is key to preserving and protecting fertility.

 “Far too many men – and women – are not aware of their options for preserving fertility until it’s too late,” says Dr. Gehlbach. “Fertility preservation for men is fairly simple, extremely effective and relatively affordable.”

What is Fertility Preservation?

Fertility preservation involves collecting, freezing and storing genetic material, including sperm, eggs, embryos and tissues, in case cancer treatment leads to infertility.

You’ve probably heard of one well-known person who helped raise awareness for fertility preservation: Lance Armstrong.  The cancer survivor and advocate founded the Livestrong Foundation to provide information and support to cancer survivors during life after cancer.

As you work toward treating and overcoming cancer, Dr. Gehlbach reminds you to stay focused on the prize: Life after cancer. Fertility preservation now can help insure that you live life to the fullest when the storm has passed.

Contact our Kansas City fertility clinic for more information about fertility preservation.