Medical & oncofertility
Medical Fertility Preservation (Oncofertility)
Urgent, proactive protection of reproductive potential for patients facing medical or oncological treatment.
Quick facts
- Category
- Medical fertility preservation
- Duration
- An expedited 10 to 12 day protocol, or same-day for sperm
- Egg retrieval
- Required for oocyte preservation
- Laboratory
- Vitrification and long-term cryostorage
- Sedation
- Light sedation for oocyte retrieval; none for semen collection
- Follow-up
- Written clearance so oncology treatment can begin without delay
Clinical overview
Understanding Medical Preservation
Medical Fertility Preservation provides specialised, time-sensitive care for individuals diagnosed with oncological conditions, or facing medical therapies (chemotherapy, radiation, pelvic surgery) that could compromise ovarian reserve or testicular spermatogenesis. Our team collaborates directly with oncologists to initiate rapid-start preservation protocols within 24 to 48 hours.
Is this pathway likely to be relevant for you?
Situations in which a specialist may suggest discussing this treatment:
- Patients recently diagnosed with cancer, preparing for gonadotoxic chemotherapy or pelvic radiation
- Individuals undergoing surgical procedures involving reproductive organs (for example bilateral oophorectomy)
Step by step
What actually happens, stage by stage
Knowing the sequence in advance removes a great deal of anxiety. Timings are typical rather than fixed, and yours will be confirmed by your specialist.
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Expedited referral and consultation
Within 24–48 hours · Day 1
Urgent review of the medical diagnosis and the oncology treatment schedule.
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Random-start protocol initiation
Immediate start · Day 2
For women, stimulation begins immediately, without waiting for the next menstrual period.
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Oocyte retrieval or semen freezing
Time-critical collection · Day 12, or Day 1 for men
Eggs or sperm are collected safely before chemotherapy begins.
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Vitrification and oncology clearance
Safeguarded · Day 13
Samples are vitrified into long-term cryostorage, with immediate clearance to proceed with cancer treatment.
Questions answered
Frequently asked about Medical Preservation
Modern random-start ovarian stimulation protocols can begin on any day of the menstrual cycle and are completed within 10 to 12 days, fitting inside the standard staging window before chemotherapy. Your oncologist is consulted throughout.
Next step
Discuss Medical Preservation with a fertility specialist
A quiet, confidential consultation in Mysuru, or a video teleconsultation if travelling is difficult. Bring any previous reports — we will go through them with you.