Innovations in fertility preservation for patients with gynecologic cancers.
OBJECTIVE
To review options for fertility preservation in women with gynecologic cancers.


METHODS
Literature review.


RESULTS
We discuss the data regarding cancer treatment and fertility outcomes and current controversies for women with gynecologic cancers.


CONCLUSIONS
Gynecologic cancers represent 12%-15% of cancers affecting women, and 21% of these are diagnosed in women of reproductive age. Current advances in our understanding of these diseases, along with improved multimodality treatment, allow for consideration of fertility options. For some women with gynecologic cancers, fertility-sparing treatment might be appropriate.
Liou
Wen-Shiung
WS
Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California, USA.
Yap
O W Stephanie
OW
Chan
John K
JK
Westphal
Lynn M
LM
D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000517:prevention & control*; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000639:trends*