Utilization of sperm cryopreservation in patients with testicular cancer
Viktoria Menzel,
Emilia Richter,
Charlotte Helke
et al.
Abstract:Purpose Since 2021, the German health insurance covers sperm cryopreservation, impacting pre-chemotherapy decisions. We assessed sperm cryopreservation utilization before 2021, when patients covered expenses.Methods Between 2011 and 2021, testicular cancer survivors (TCS) at our clinic completed a questionnaire, including EORTC QLQ-TC26, covering sperm cryopreservation, sociodemographic details, post-treatment births, and artificial insemination.Results After 5.7 ± 3.0 years, 279 participants (64%) responded t… Show more
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