Does an obstetrics and gynaecology specialist perform fertility preservation?

Fertility preservation aims to protect future reproductive options before treatment or a condition may affect fertility. Depending on your situation, a specialist may discuss freezing eggs, embryos, or ovarian tissue, and may involve a fertility or reproductive medicine team. Timing can matter when cancer treatment or another medical treatment is being planned. Your age, ovarian reserve, diagnosis, treatment schedule, and personal goals shape the available choices.

Ask for a referral as soon as fertility could be affected, especially before chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or pelvic surgery. Bring your treatment plan, menstrual history, previous fertility results, and a list of medicines. Ask whether treatment can start without delay, what follow-up is needed, and how stored material is managed. Emotional support and counselling can help while decisions are being made.

Contact the fertility team promptly if your medical treatment date changes, you develop significant pelvic pain or fever during preparation, or you are unsure whether medication should continue. Seek urgent care for severe pain, fainting, heavy bleeding, or breathing difficulty. Do not postpone time-sensitive cancer or other essential treatment without speaking with the treating team.

Ask which preservation options apply, how they fit your treatment timetable, what appointments and medicines are involved, and who will coordinate care.