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Expert Insights on the Ethical Considerations of Fertility Preservation

  • By

  • Silviya Aleksandrova-Yankulovska

  • Marcin Orzechowski

  • Katharina Hancke

  • Karin Bundschu

  • Florian Steger

  • September 8, 2026

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    Fertility preservation involves saving reproductive material for future use, with ethical challenges including access and financing.

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    Experts identified four main themes: decision-making autonomy, benefits and risks, access, and funding related to fertility preservation.

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    Informed consent is crucial, especially for pediatric patients, who should be involved in decisions according to their maturity.

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    Health insurance coverage for fertility preservation is debated, with unanimous support only for medical indications.

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    Fertility preservation technologies present both benefits and risks, including potential false hope regarding success rates.

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Ethical perspectives of fertility preservation through experts’ opinions

  • by Silviya Aleksandrova-Yankulovska, Marcin Orzechowski, Katharina Hancke, Karin Bundschu, Florian Steger

  • September 8, 2026

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