Reproductive sequelae of cancer treatment.
Remarkable advances have been made in the treatment of cancers that afflict patients of the reproductive age. Many survivors must now face the effects on gonadal function and have concerns about reproductive capacity. The sequelae of different modalities of cancer therapy specifically addressing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy on reproductive system are reviewed. Assisted reproductive technologies, prenatal diagnosis methods, and contraception counseling are briefly summarized in conclusion.
Shahin
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA.
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D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000528:radiation effects*; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005834:Genital Neoplasms, Male / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010053:Ovary / Q000187:drug effects / Q000528:radiation effects / Q000601:surgery*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013737:Testis / Q000187:drug effects / Q000528:radiation effects / Q000601:surgery*
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents