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1
Q

Prepubertal males v females, which is more protected against infertilty

A

females

2
Q

How can cranial radiation impact feritlity

A

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

3
Q

What do the sertoli cells manufacture

A

sperm

4
Q

What do leydig cells manufacture

A

testosterone

5
Q

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

A

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

6
Q

Does hormone suppression help preserve gonad function?

A

no. old theory, not supported

7
Q

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

A

surgical extraction by a urologist

8
Q

How can TBI or pelvic radation affect the uterus

A

may not be able to grow during pregnancy

9
Q

What works better, embryo freezing or egg freezing

A

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