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How do I refer a patient to the NCCH Fertility Preservation Program?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Please contact UNC\u2019s Fertility Preservation Program Director:<\/h4>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0By email: FertilityPreservation@Med.UNC.edu<\/a><\/h5>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0By phone: 919-843-8246<\/h5>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Page: “Fertility Preservation” \/ 919-216-6097<\/h5>\n

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\nFor urgent consults:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Male patients: 984-974-1000 – Ask for Urology resident on call
\nFemale patients: 984-974-1000 – Ask for Reproductive Endocrinologist on call<\/p>\n

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For Providers<\/h3>\n

We are glad you are interested in the North Carolina Children\u2019s Hospital Fertility Preservation Program. The North Carolina Children’s Hospital and UNC Fertility have joined together to develop this program with the primary aim to assist children who may have their future fertility compromised due to either their primary medical diagnosis or treatment for their disease. Our team is available to assist you and your patient. In most cases, the first step is reaching out to our Fertility Preservation Program Director: FertilityPreservation@Med.UNC.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Endocrine<\/strong> – Some endocrinological diagnoses and their treatments can be associated with fertility impairment. These include hypopituitarism, ovarian failure, testicular failure, as well as estrogen or testosterone treatments. In these cases there may be options to potentially preserve a child\u2019s fertility. If your patient\u2019s diagnosis may impact future fertility, feel free to contact our team. We are glad to talk with you or see your patient and family to discuss options for fertility preservation.<\/p>\n

Gender Diversity<\/strong> \u2013 While gender dysphoria and gender fluidity doesn\u2019t directly impact future fertility, medications used to suppress puberty or to develop gender affirming physical characteristics may impact fertility, although the threshold is currently unknown. It is important to convey how gender-affirming hormone therapy may impact fertility and what options are available for fertility preservation.<\/p>\n

Genetics and Metabolism<\/strong> \u2013 Some genetic conditions and inborn errors of metabolism may result in future fertility impairments including sterility. If your patient\u2019s diagnosis is associated with a risk of infertility, feel free to contact our team. We are glad to talk with you or see your patient and family to discuss options for fertility preservation.<\/p>\n

Hematology\/Oncology \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n