On June 13, Governor Abbott signed Texas HB1649 into law, a landmark moment for people of reproductive age facing cancer in Texas. Set to take effect in September 2023, the bill requires that insurances provide coverage for fertility preservation services for people with cancer and other conditions where the treatments can reduce fertility. please visit: https://dallasfertilitycenter.com/fertility-blog/fertility-preservation-services-for-people-with-cancer/

1. Fertility Preservation Services for People
With Cancer
On June 13, Governor Abbott signed Texas HB1649 into law, a landmark moment for people of
reproductive age facing cancer in Texas. Set to take effect in September 2023, the bill requires
that insurances provide coverage for fertility preservation services for people with cancer and
other conditions where the treatments can reduce fertility.
People with cancer often need to preserve their fertility because cancer treatments can
damage the reproductive organs and lead to infertility. Some cancer treatments, such as
chemotherapy and radiation therapy, can damage the ovaries, testicles, or other reproductive
organs. This can lead to a decrease in fertility or even infertility.
Infertility can be a devastating side effect of cancer treatment. It can be difficult to cope with
the emotional and psychological challenges of cancer treatment, and the possibility of infertility
can add to the stress. Fertility preservation can help people with cancer to have a sense of
control over their future and to reduce the stress of wondering if they will be able to have
children.

2. There are a number of different fertility preservation options available, including:
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o Egg freezing: Eggs can be frozen and stored for future use.
o Sperm freezing: Sperm can be frozen and stored for future use.
o Embryo freezing: Embryos can be created in a laboratory and frozen for future
use.
The best fertility preservation option for a particular patient will depend on a number of
factors, including the patient’s age, cancer type, and cancer treatment plan.
Oncofertility specialists work with patients to develop a plan to preserve their fertility before
they start cancer treatment. Oncofertility specialists also work with patients to address the
emotional and psychological impact of cancer on fertility. They can provide counseling and
support to help patients cope with the challenges of cancer treatment and the possibility of
infertility.
Oncofertility is a rapidly growing field of medicine. With advances in research and technology,
more and more people who are diagnosed with cancer are able to preserve their fertility and
have children.
Here are some of the benefits of oncofertility:
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o The ability to have children after cancer treatment: Oncofertility can help people
who are diagnosed with cancer to have children after they have completed their
cancer treatment.
o The ability to preserve family history: Oncofertility can help people who are
diagnosed with cancer to preserve their family history by having children who
are genetically related to them.
o The ability to reduce stress and anxiety: Oncofertility can help people who are
diagnosed with cancer to reduce stress and anxiety by giving them the option to
preserve their fertility.
If you are considering fertility preservation, consider a consultation at CRE to learn more about
your options. One of our doctors can help you decide which option is right for you.
For more information, please visit: https://dallasfertilitycenter.com/fertility-blog/fertility-
preservation-services-for-people-with-cancer/