As we age, the likelihood of a successful pregnancy decreases. Fortunately, for individuals and couples who wish to delay starting a family or who are facing medical treatments that could impair their fertility, there are options available to preserve the ability to have biological children in the future.
Fertility preservation is the process of freezing eggs, sperm, or embryos for later use. It provides individuals and couples with the opportunity to plan for their future family while they focus on other important aspects of their lives. At MOONEY MD Center for Reproductive Care, we assist patients with all stages of fertility preservation. We can also offer advice or a second opinion on other fertility preservation procedures.
Dr. Stephen B Mooney has extensive fertility care expertise, and he offers fertility care to patients in and around the Northeast, Ohio, area as well as to patients traveling from neighboring states. Dr. Mooney is experienced with both elective fertility preservation and urgent preservation before cancer treatment, ensuring that every patient receives personalized and compassionate care.
If you are considering fertility preservation, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mooney today. Our team is dedicated to helping every patient achieve their dream of starting a family, and we are excited to help you on your journey.
When facing a cancer diagnosis, preserving the ability to have biological children may not be at the forefront of one's mind. However, it is an important consideration for many individuals and couples. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other cancer treatments can often damage reproductive organs and impair fertility.
At MOONEY MD Center for Reproductive Care, our expert fertility physician, Dr. Mooney, can help you navigate the process of fertility preservation before cancer treatment. For women, this may involve freezing eggs or embryos through an IVF procedure. For men, sperm can also be frozen for future use.
Our team understands the urgency and sensitivity of preserving fertility before cancer treatment begins, and we offer personalized support and guidance throughout the process. For those opting to freeze their eggs, we also provide IVF monitoring to ensure the optimal success of the procedure.
If you are facing a cancer diagnosis and have concerns about preserving your fertility, schedule a consultation with Dr. Mooney today. Our team is dedicated to helping individuals and couples achieve their dream of starting a family, even in the face of unforeseen challenges.Fertility preservation is a medical process designed to protect and store eggs, sperm, or embryos so that individuals or couples can have children in the future. It’s often considered by those facing medical treatments like chemotherapy, which may affect their fertility, as well as by individuals who aren’t ready to start a family yet but want to ensure their options for biological children in the future.
For those who will be undergoing cancer treatments like chemotherapy or radiation, fertility preservation should be considered and planned beforehand. It’s important to discuss this potential option with your oncologist and a fertility doctor like Dr. Mooney as soon as possible after receiving a cancer diagnosis.
Egg freezing is a multistep process that includes hormone therapy to stimulate egg production, monitoring the development through ultrasounds and blood tests, and retrieving eggs in a minor surgical procedure. These eggs are then frozen and stored. At MOONEY MD Center for Reproductive Care, we guide you through all stages, providing detailed monitoring and support to optimize the success of your procedure.
The cost of treatment can vary depending on several factors. Depending on your insurance provider and policy specifics related to fertility care, your plan may offer coverage for cryopreservation with a qualifying diagnosis. It is best to consult with your insurance provider and our office for a more accurate estimate of costs.
In addition to accepting insurance, our team is proud to offer discounts and accept certain grants to help make fertility preservation more affordable for our patients.
Scheduling a consultation with Dr. Mooney is straightforward and stress-free. New patients should call our office during regular business hours to speak directly with our experienced and friendly staff. Established patients can either call to schedule or use our online scheduling tool, which makes it convenient to choose a time and date that works best for you. Our team looks forward to meeting you and discussing how we can help you start or expand your family!