A Geospatial Analysis of Disparities in Access to Oncofertility Services.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Fertility preservation (FP), including oocyte and embryo cryopreservation prior to gonadotoxic therapy, is an urgent and essential component of comprehensive cancer care. Geographic proximity to a center offering FP is a critical component of ensuring equitable access for people with cancer desiring future fertility.

Objective

To characterize the distribution of centers offering FP services in the US, quantify the number of self-identified reproductive-age female individuals living outside of geographically accessible areas, and investigate the association between geographic access and state FP mandates.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional analysis calculated 2-hour travel time isochrone maps for each center based on latitude and longitud

SUBMITTER: Peipert BJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10416086 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature