title: Unique ethical and legal implications of fertility preservation research in the pediatric population.
abstract: Research in fertility preservation for children and adolescents receiving gonadotoxic chemotherapy has brought forth ethical and legal concerns that require special consideration. This article will discuss many of these issues and possible methods to safeguard the rights of these children.
authors.forename: Barbara J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Stegmann
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D005298:Fertility; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012067:Religion; D035842:Research Subjects / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence