20 Fertility

Question 1

Prepubertal males v females, which is more protected against infertilty

Answer 1

females

Question 2

How can cranial radiation impact feritlity

Answer 2

the pituitary gland produces FSH and LH which signal the ovaries/testes to produce sex hormones. XRT can damage the gland.

Question 3

What do the sertoli cells manufacture

Answer 3

sperm

Question 4

What do leydig cells manufacture

Answer 4

testosterone

Question 5

Which is more likely to be affected by chemo, the leydig cells or sertoli cells? what does this mean?

Answer 5

leydig are more resistant to chemo/XRT. this means you can have normal testosterone but still be infertile

Question 6

Does hormone suppression help preserve gonad function?

Answer 6

no. old theory, not supported

Question 7

Any options for (postpubertal) males who cannot produce sperm sample?

Answer 7

surgical extraction by a urologist

Question 8

How can TBI or pelvic radation affect the uterus

Answer 8

may not be able to grow during pregnancy

Question 9

What works better, embryo freezing or egg freezing

Answer 9

embryo, but it is not an option for anyone who is single or young