Chemotherapy could cause permanent infertility. About 80% of women in 30's would have an ability back to become pregnant after chemo, but certain chemotherapy medications can cause ovarian damage. I guess it is hard to say even with statistics since everyone has a different body character.
I went to see a fertility doctor in Stanford last week. She explained about the idea of how egg freezing works. Although freezing unfertilized eggs is not as successful as fertilized ones, it is still the only option to preserve fertility under my circumstance. I couldn't make a decision when I was in her office, so I told her I would get back to her later. I sat down in my car and kept thinking what I should do. I made phone calls to my friends for advise. At first, I was leaning towards not to do it, because I want things to happen naturally and normally. I would like to have kids one day, but I don't know what I would be doing 5 years later and I will need a partner to start family. Things are too uncertain. However, other part of me thought that freezing eggs will bring peace of mind and sense of relief for the next several years, besides, there is no risk to cancer treatment. After I consider all the pros and cons, I decided to go for it. It is totally personal choice. I feel fortunate that I'm in the situation where I can make a choice to get one of the best fertility treatments. This treatment takes about 2 weeks. My chemotherapy will start after this is done.
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