Dr. Uchenna Kennedy talks about fertility preservation in children and adolescents

In this episode, Dr. Uchenna Kennedy (CH) talks about the growing importance of fertility preservation in pediatric patients, particularly those undergoing cancer treatment. Dr. Kennedy explains the reasons behind adding fertility preservation to clinical guidelines, and the increasing survival rates of children with cancer. She also explores the effects of chemotherapy on the ovarian reserve in girls and the role of a pediatric multidisciplinary team in managing fertility preservation. The episode covers various fertility preservation options, including ovarian tissue retrieval, oocyte retrieval, and ovarian transposition, as well as the outcomes and challenges associated with these procedures. Shifting to boys, Dr. Kennedy addresses cryopreservation techniques, including sperm cryopreservation for postpbertal boys and the experimental status of testicular tissue cryopreservation for prepubertal boys. Finally, she outlines the current state of these procedures and the ongoing advancements in the field. For more EAU podcasts, please go to your favourite podcast app and subscribe to our podcast channel for regular updates: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EAU YouTube channel.