Fertility and Pregnancy During Breast Cancer Treatment: What to Know

Choosing the appropriate treatment for breast cancer is always a careful consideration depending on an individual’s personal factors. However, if a woman is of childbearing years, and is pregnant or hopes to become pregnant, that decision can become even more complex.

Some — but not all — therapies for breast cancer may affect fertility during and/or after treatments. Specifically, both hormone therapy and chemotherapy can affect fertility.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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