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Do not use a lower age limit for cryopreservation for fertility preservation in people diagnosed with cancer. (NICE)

Future Fertility Trust (UK)

Future Fertility Trust (UK) – Leaflets on Cryopreservation etc.

British Andrology – In 2014 the UK Professional Fertility Societies joined together as an expert group to provide patient information that all agreed was comprehensive and appropriate.

BioNews, published by the Progress Educational Trust (PET), provides news and comment on genetics, assisted conception, embryo/stem cell research and related areas.

The Long, Winding Tale of Sperm Science …and why it’s finally headed in the right direction.

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority is the UK’s independent regulator overseeing the use of gametes and embryos in fertility treatment and research.

NICE guidelines – Freezing sperm, eggs or embryos before cancer treatment

NICE guidelines – Fertility problems: assessment and treatment Clinical guideline [CG156] Published date: February 2013 Last updated: August 2016

Sarah Sciortino on Fertility and Sexuality in Younger Patients with Ovarian Cancer – CURE (Cancer Magazine USA)

Donor Conception Network Supporting families through donor conception

British Fertility Society

Herts Fertility

Fertility Preservation UK

The DoveCote – Enabling and inspiring people facing the prospect of living life without children to reconnect with their daily lives and rediscover a passion and purpose.

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

The British Association of Urological Surgeons

NHS Choices – Five health symptoms men shouldn’t ignore (Testicular Cancer) etc

FIGO – International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Fertility Friends – Infertility And Fertility Support

Fertility Network UK
http://fertilitynetworkuk.org

Stonewall (the lesbian, gay and bisexual charity), 0800 050 2020
http://www.stonewall.org.uk

Terrence Higgins Trust (HIV and sexual health charity), 0808 802 1221
http://www.tht.org.uk

Radiotherapy Story

The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) leads, educates and supports doctors who are training and working in the specialties of clinical oncology and clinical radiology

Shine Fertility

Will2Love – EMPOWERING CANCER SURVIVORS AND THEIR LOVED ONES, WITH EXPERT GUIDANCE ON THE JOURNEY TO SEXUAL WELLNESS AND PARENTHOOD.

Menopause Matters

British Menopause Society

Menopause Support

Official journal of the British #Menopause Society @BrMenopauseSoc. News, research and opinion for all involved in #postreproductive health study and treatment.

Women’s Health Advice – Infertility

Women’s Health Advice – Menopause

The Daisy Network – A registered charity providing support, information and a friendly network of members to women diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency.

Breast Cancer Care – Preserving Fertility

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/side-effects-and-symptoms/fertility-in-women/talking-about-fertility-before-cancer-treatment.html

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/side-effects-and-symptoms/fertility-in-women/preserving-your-fertility.html

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/side-effects-and-symptoms/fertility-in-men

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/side-effects-and-symptoms/fertility-in-women

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/side-effects-and-symptoms/fertility-in-men/what-does-infertility-mean-and-why-is-it-a-risk.html

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancerinformation/teensandyoungadults/relationshipssexandfertility/relationshipssexandfertility.aspx

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancerinformation/teensandyoungadults/relationshipssexandfertility/fertility/treatmentandfertility.aspx

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/side-effects-and-symptoms/fertility-in-men/preserving-your-fertility.html

http://be.macmillan.org.uk/Downloads/CancerInformation/LivingWithAndAfterCancer/MAC15118FertilityyoungpeopleE0120141112.pdf

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/testicular-cancer/coping/fertility

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/testicular-cancer/treatment/sperm-banking

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/coping-with-cancer/coping-emotionally/talking-cancers-in-general/counselling/

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/testicular-cancer/coping/resources-support

https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/get-help/ive-got-cancer/my-body/fertility

https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/dean-talks-about-fertility-and-difference-our-unit-has-made

https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/get-help/ive-got-cancer/feelings/emotional-support

https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/get-help/ive-got-cancer/useful-contacts

Mummy’s Star is the only charity in the UK and Ireland dedicated to women and their families affected by cancer during pregnancy shortly after a birth. Our aim is to support pregnancy through cancer and beyond.

More specifically the charity focuses on supporting women and families where the:

• Woman is diagnosed or treated for cancer during her pregnancy.
• Woman is diagnosed or treated for cancer within a year of her giving birth.
• Family in the first year of a birth lose their female partner as a result of cancer

http://www.mummysstar.org

The British Psychological Society:
Promoting excellence in psychology

http://beta.bps.org.uk

The British Psychosocial Oncology SocietyBPOS
Promoting the advancement of education, clinical practice, and research in psychosocial oncology

http://www.bpos.org/pages/home

http://www.tyahelp.co.uk/topics/sex.html

http://www.tyahelp.co.uk/topics/fertility.html

http://www.tyahelp.co.uk/topics/thoughts-and-feelings.html

http://www.teammaggieforacure.org

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/oncofertility-offers-new-options-for-young-women-with-cancer-who-want-to-have-kids/2013/08/26/87e3e112-f477-11e2-9434-60440856fadf_story.html?utm_term=.891712b76fb1

https://www.teamlivestrong.org/we-can-help/fertility-services/risks/

https://www.livestrong.org/we-can-help/livestrong-fertility

http://www.healthline.com/health-news/young-breast-cancer-patients-avoiding-tamoxifen-because-of-fertility-concerns-082415#2?utm_source=hootsuite

https://www.ihadcancer.com/h3-blog/06-05-2015/cancer-didnt-take-my-life-but-it-stole-my-fertility

http://sarahbanks.coach/free-support-group/

whttp://www.pancarelife.eu/project/

https://www.statnews.com/2017/02/03/cancer-infertility-treatment/

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/departments-services/cancer-services-and-clinical-haematology/cancer-information-centre/living-with-cancer/relationships-sex-and-fertility/

Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/centreforhealthresearch/research/cancer_and_fertility

http://amp.timeinc.net/time/4765926/future-fertility-pregnancy/?source=dam

http://www.thepursuitofmotherhood.com

Jessica Hepburn – Jessica published a book about her experiences called The Pursuit of Motherhood. This catapulted her into the limelight as one of the first people prepared to talk openly about the stigma of infertility.

Fertility Fest

Childlessness and Cancer – Emily Hodge

She Thinx – Things to know about freezing your eggs

IVF Magazine

Don’t Forget The Kids – “Our main aim is to enhance the emotional and mental well being of children facing the trauma and uncertainty of a loved one’s ailment or death, through guilt free fun and creating lasting memories.”