Perspectives and Knowledge about Fertility Preservation Strategies among Female Cancer Patients in Turkey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate the knowledge level and perspectives of female cancer patients regarding fertility preservation techniques before gonadotoxic treatment. Material and Methods. This was a prospective observational survey-based study conducted between 2016 and 2020 in Izmir Economy University Medical Park Hospital. A total of 150 female cancer patients aged 18-42 years were included. The participants completed a 17-item questionnaire, developed by the research team to evaluate their knowledge and perspectives on fertility preservation techniques.

Results

The mean age of the patients was 39.5 ± 4.9 years. Only 64.7% of the patients were referred to fertility counseling by a gynecologist, while 72.6% of the patients knew of the risk of infertility after cancer treat

SUBMITTER: Emirdar V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9931481 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature