Oncofertility as an Essential Part of Comprehensive Cancer Treatment in Patients of Reproductive Age, Adolescents and Children
Dominika Łubik-Lejawka, Iwona Gabriel, Adrianna Marzec, Anita Olejek
Abstract
The number of children, adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer has been rising recently. Various oncological treatments have a detrimental effect on female fertility, and childbearing becomes a major issue during surveillance after recovery. This review discusses the impact of oncological treatments on the ovarian reserve with a thorough explanation of oncologic treatments' effects and modes of oncofertility procedures. The aim of this review is to help clinicians in making an informed decision about post-treatment fertility in their patients. Ultimately, it may lead to improved overall long-term outcomes among young populations suffering from cancer.
Topics & Concepts
OncofertilityFertility preservationFertilityMedicineYoung adultCancerCancer treatmentPediatricsIntensive care medicineGerontologyPopulationEnvironmental healthInternal medicineReproductive Biology and FertilityOvarian function and disordersOvarian cancer diagnosis and treatment