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Ethical Issues Surrounding Fertility Preservation in Cancer Patients.

Authors :
PATRIZIO, PASQUALE
CAPLAN, ARTHUR L.
Source :
Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dec2010, Vol. 53 Issue 4, p717-726. 10p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

This article discusses a study which reviewed the informed consent and the risk-benefit analysis of offering experimental fertility preservation procedures for patients undergoing chemotherapy. All available options to preserve fertility, except for embryo and semen freezing, are considered experimental and thus, raise ethical issues. The study suggested that there should be no ethical objections to such services as they are offered with the scope of preserving future fertility.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00099201
Volume :
53
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
55275806
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/GRF.0b013e3181f96a70