The Fertility Preservation Program provides consultation, as well as a comprehensive set of preservation options for patients facing fertility-threatening medical treatments.

"Many therapies that improve survival for cancer patients have side effects including loss of fertility and early menopause," said Dr. Su, a physician and reproductive epidemiologist at Reproductive Partners. "Advances in reproductive technology, including our new egg vitrification program, provide excellent options for preserving fertility."

Fertility preservation options through the new program include embryo and egg freezing, ovarian tissue banking, referral for sperm banking, assisted reproduction, egg donation and surrogacy. The Reproductive Partners – UCSD Regional Fertility Center has some of the top success rates in the country for these procedures giving patients real hope for fertility preservation.

"Whether patients have already survived cancer or are still facing that fight, we want them to know they have options," said Dr. Su. "The Fertility Preservation Program provides comprehensive explanation and support, helping patients navigate through those options based on their individual circumstances, while minimizing the time they have to wait for treatment."

"Our partnership with UCSD has allowed us to build a team of experts in reproductive endocrinology, gynecology, oncology, genetics and psychology," explained Dr. Garzo, founder of Reproductive Partners – UCSD Regional Fertility Center. "The close coordination between treating physicians and the reproductive specialist is central component to family building options for our patients."

"As a fertility center partnered with an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and the national Oncofertility Consortium, we have the expertise to work across medical disciplines to undertake fertility preservation procedures safely and effectively for our patients."

Reproductive Partners – UC San Diego Regional Fertility Center is now accepting new patients for the Fertility Preservation Program. Please visit the Reproductive Partners – UC San Diego Regional Fertility Center website for more information on the Fertility Preservation Program.

About Reproductive Partners – University of California, San Diego Regional Fertility Center: Reproductive Partners – University of California, San Diego Regional Fertility Center, is a center of excellence in In-Vitro Fertilization and in helping couples achieve their dreams of having a baby. Reproductive Partners is nationally recognized for their extremely high success rates, and pioneering work in helping infertile couples. You can visit them on the web at: http://ucsandiegofertility.com.

About the University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center – Founded in 1978, the Moores UCSD Cancer Center is one of just 40 centers in the United States to hold a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. As such, it ranks among the top centers in the nation conducting basic and clinical cancer research, providing advanced patient care and serving the community through outreach and education programs. You can visit them on the web at: http://cancer.ucsd.edu

We have experienced tremendous growth this past year. Bringing in a new physician allows us to maintain our high success rates and the personalized treatment we offer each of our patients.

Dr. Su is a reproductive epidemiologist whose primary research focus is on reproductive function in young women with cancer.

Dr. Su's numerous research and teaching awards are only a small reflection of the brilliant work she's done. We look forward to having her as part of our team.

Prior to joining Reproductive Partners-UCSD, Dr. Su was a faculty member at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She is currently an assistant professor of reproductive medicine at the University of California, San Diego.

Dr. Su graduated from Stanford University and earned her M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of Pennsylvania.