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Cancer survivors and infertility: a review of a new problem and novel answers.
- Source :
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The journal of supportive oncology [J Support Oncol] 2006 Apr; Vol. 4 (4), pp. 171-8. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Improvements in cancer treatment have changed the way in which cancer is viewed and experienced. However, these same treatments have led to numerous early and late effects, including the loss of fertility. Infertility can influence the biologic and psychologic health of both male and female survivors. Reproductive science can now offer methods to address this concern and provide promising new approaches that may eliminate or mitigate this treatment-related outcome. For current and future reproductive options to serve the needs of survivors more fully, health providers must understand the complexities of infertility as well as their role in delivering answers their patients require. This review will discuss what is known about the causes and experience of infertility among cancer survivors as well as the forms of fertility preservation available.
- Subjects :
- Female
Humans
Infertility psychology
Infertility therapy
Male
Radiotherapy adverse effects
Semen Preservation methods
Antineoplastic Agents adverse effects
Fertility drug effects
Fertility radiation effects
Infertility etiology
Neoplasms therapy
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted trends
Survivors
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1544-6794
- Volume :
- 4
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The journal of supportive oncology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16669459