Psychosocial experiences regarding potential fertility loss and pregnancy failure after treatment in cancer survivors of reproductive age to identify psychosocial care needs: a systematic review.
Support Care Cancer
; 32(6): 337, 2024 May 10.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The challenges of fertility loss owing to cancer treatment persist long after treatment. However, psychosocial care for fertility among cancer survivors who have completed cancer treatment is insufficient. This systematic review examined psychosocial experiences related to the potential loss of fertility and unsuccessful pregnancy after treatment in cancer survivors of reproductive age to identify psychosocial care needs.METHODS:
A systematic review was conducted using the online databases PubMed, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Ichushi-Web between August and December 2022 to identify studies that addressed psychosocial experiences after fertility loss or failure to conceive among young cancer survivors. Study quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.RESULTS:
Forty studies were included, revealing psychosocial experiences across five categories subjective fear of (potential) fertility loss, impact on romantic relationships, alternative methods for family building, reliance on social support, and specialized care. Only one study addressed the psychosocial aspects after complete loss of fertility in young cancer survivors.CONCLUSIONS:
The possibility and uncertainty of fertility loss led to stress and depression, loss of identity, decreased opportunities to meet a new partner, and damaged relationships established before diagnosis. The needs encompass fertility preservation, sexuality, approaches to building a family, partner communication, and other diverse needs.Palabras clave
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Supervivientes de Cáncer
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Support Care Cancer
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Support. care cancer
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Supportive care in cancer
Asunto de la revista:
NEOPLASIAS
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Japón