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Fertility Glossary

Testicular tissue freezing

Storing testicular tissue for pre-pubertal boys.

Fertility preservation

For boys who have not reached puberty and cannot produce a semen sample, testicular tissue can be frozen before gonadotoxic treatment. Its later use remains experimental, and families are counselled clearly about that uncertainty before proceeding.

Also known as: testicular tissue cryopreservation

Sources

  • Cancer Australia (canceraustralia.gov.au)

Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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