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Survey of Patients Who Received Fertility Preservation Counseling and Underwent Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation Prior to Gonadotoxic Treatment During Childhood or Peripuberty

Sponsor: Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain

Summary

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can lead to spermatogonial stem cell depletion in pre- and peripubertal boys, potentially resulting in infertility during adulthood A testicular biopsy is considered a safe procedure performed in children prior to gonadotoxic treatment as part of a fertility preservation strategy. At the time of the procedure, parental involvement is essential-both in their role as legal guardians and due to the limited cognitive capacity of young boys to fully comprehend fertility preservation counseling. Long-term follow-up is necessary to evaluate the impact on fertility outcomes, psychological well-being, and overall satisfaction. The aim of this survey is to assess the perceived impact of fertility preservation counseling and the physical and emotional effects of undergoing testicular biopsy in this population, with the goal of identifying opportunities to improve patient experience and clinical care for future patients.

Official title: Survey of Patients Who Underwent Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation for Fertility Preservation Prior to Gonadotoxic Therapy in Childhood or Peripuberty

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