Germ Cell-Damaging Therapy
Men are repeatedly confronted with the depressing diagnosis of cancer. In particular, testicular cancer or cancers of the blood and lymphatic system typically occur in young men between the ages of 20 and 50. Of course, the first priority is to begin cancer treatment as soon as possible. Surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy are effective forms of treatment that, fortunately, can cure most of these cancers completely. However, one of the side effects can be a temporary or even complete, irreversible destruction of the sperm cells in the testicles. In order to be able to have children in the future, it is recommended that you preserve your own sperm before starting treatment.
Intake of medication
In order to preserve fertility, sperm preservation can also be useful if long-term use of medication with a germ cell-damaging effect is necessary. This way, you keep the option of starting a family at a later date open.