Fertility options before chemo

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Hi, 

I have recent been diagnosed with grade 3 invasive TNBC. 

I found out on Monday (14th) and on Tuesday (15th) someone rang me from fertility to discus my options before chemo. I’m 29 years old so they recommend freezing eggs or embryos and having an injection every few weeks to put my ovaries into suppression during chemo to possibly save fertility. 

I am meeting them on Monday (21st) but haven’t really had chance to think about it all, I have to get it done quickly because there isn’t much time between now and chemo  

has anyone else had to think about their fertility before chemo, of course I want to preserve some eggs or embryos but I don’t know which option is better I am in a stable relationship and we are happy to do either but if I have embryos now and they do not work I will be told more bad news which I don’t think I can handle, if we picks eggs and go back in 5 years and they do not work I have wasted 5 years where I could have planned for other options.

 I’m also shitting myself over the injections you take before harvesting  has anyone had to deal with this before chemo or has any advice? 

Thanks  Pray tone1  

  • Hi  

    I didn't have to make these types of decisions but I can understand why you're finding it difficult to decide what to do.

    Although I can't help, I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top again.

    Wishing you all the best with whatever you decide to do.

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  • Hey, I was 29 (now 30!) and have TNBC - I’m sorry to hear about you diagnosis I’m still on my journey of treatment as I found out in April.

    In terms of fertility, I went through both processes. I went through egg harvesting in May and I’m currently on the three weekly injections for ovary suppression.

    Honestly the needles are not as bad as you think. I just thought I’d rather keep as many options open as possible than regret it in years to come. 

    feel free to ask me anything if you so wish :) I’m currently on my 15/16 chemo session.