Management of fertility issues in cancer survivors

Aust Fam Physician. 2003 Jan-Feb;32(1-2):15-8.

Abstract

Background: With improved survival of cancer patients, the issue of fertility after treatment assumes greater importance. Consideration of fertility preserving measures before treatment needs to be considered.

Objective: To discuss an approach to management of fertility issues in survivors of cancer.

Discussion: Sensitive early counselling on fertility options is important to cancer survivors hoping to achieve a pregnancy. Assessment of fertility, the safety of a possible pregnancy and the impact of cancer treatments on future fertility treatments all need to be considered.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Female
  • Fertility / drug effects*
  • Fertility / radiation effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Ovary / drug effects
  • Ovary / radiation effects
  • Primary Ovarian Insufficiency / etiology
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Survivors
  • Testis / drug effects
  • Testis / radiation effects
  • Uterus / drug effects
  • Uterus / radiation effects