If you are going under chemotherapy then speak to your about your fertility as in such case most brain tumor specialists focus on issues of immediate survival of the person. They may not consider fertility important and may not bring it up. So it is you who has to be assertive in expressing your concerns and priorities so that you and your doctor can make decisions that are appropriate for you before your treatment starts. In case of the men who are concern about the fertility can preserve the sperm in sperm bank, here the sperm is frozen and can be unfrozen later for in vitro fertilization. Women who are concerned about fertility have other options. The field of female fertility and egg and ovary banking is changing rapidly, for example For example, you may be able to have one or more eggs fertilized in vitro with your husbands sperm and frozen for later implantation, although currently this is an expensive procedure with uncertain results.

Answered by Shrihari , an ibibo Master, at 4:41 PM on January 17, 2008

The most important thing is to speak to your doctor before starting chemotherapy. Many brain tumor specialists focus on issues of immediate survival. They may not consider fertility important and may not bring it up. You need to be assertive in expressing your concerns and priorities so that you and your doctor can make decisions that are appropriate for you before your treatment starts.
Men who are concerned about fertility can preserve sperm in a sperm bank. The sperm is frozen and can be unfrozen later for in vitro fertilization. There is an annual fee for preservation. For normal sperm banking there is a minimum recommended sperm count. Do not necessarily rule out sperm banking if your sperm count is below this minimum, but consult with your doctors and the sperm bank about chances of success so you can make an informed decision. A small chance may be better than no chance. A call or appointment with a fertility doctor may also be appropriate to discuss options other than sperm banking which may become available.
Women who are concerned about fertility have other options. The field of female fertility and egg and ovary banking is changing rapidly even as this is being written. Talk to a fertility expert to find out all the options that are currently available to you. For example, you may be able to have one or more eggs fertilized in vitro with your husbands sperm and frozen for later implantation, although currently this is an expensive procedure with uncertain results.

Answered by Deepak , an ibibo Master, at 6:05 AM on January 15, 2008