EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 27 MIN
11 - Fertility Preservation
from PAG over Pastries · host Camille Imbo & Susan Kaufman, NASPAG
Fertility preservation options have dramatically expanded for children and adolescents in recent decades, offering hope to patients undergoing gonadotoxic therapies for cancer and other conditions. Dr. Stephanie DuFour, PAG and REI attending at CHEO in Ottawa, Canada, joins Dr. Susan Kaufman to discuss the latest advances in preserving reproductive potential for young patients facing treatments that may compromise their fertility.OutlineCase Presentation: 7-Year-Old with LeukemiaIntroduction to Fertility PreservationWho Needs Fertility PreservationExternal Impacts on FertilityFertility Preservation OptionsAssessing and Monitoring PatientsBarriers and Insurance CoverageCase Resolution and ConclusionReferences: NASPAG Essentials of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: Chapter 23 What is PAG?Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology is a subspecialty of OBGYN (2 year fellowship) focusing on reproductive healthcare for children and young adults. It fills the overlap between general gynecologists and pediatricians. It is a multi-disciplinary field involving work with pediatric endocrinology, dermatology, hematology, surgery, ect. Go to NASPAG.org for more PAG educational resources.Want to test your knowledge?PAG WebEd cases are a great way to review our podcast content.
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Fertility preservation options have dramatically expanded for children and adolescents in recent decades, offering hope to patients undergoing gonadotoxic therapies for cancer and other conditions. Dr. Stephanie DuFour, PAG and REI attending at CHEO in Ottawa, Canada, joins Dr. Susan Kaufman to discuss the latest advances in preserving reproductive potential for young patients facing treatments that may compromise their fertility. Outline Case Presentation: 7-Year-Old with LeukemiaIntroductio...
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