Study summary
Most men can still father children after standard testicular cancer treatment
14%had fertility problems after treatment, overall
What was tested
A pooled look at studies of fertility after treatment for cancer in one testicle, including surveillance, radiation and chemotherapy.
What they found
- Overall, 14% had fertility problems after treatment, and 8% had no sperm.
- For good-prognosis men given standard treatment, only 4% had fertility problems.
- Up to 77% of survivors say they want to have children.
What it means
Fertility after treatment is usually preserved, but sperm banking before treatment is still recommended.
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