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Perspectives and Knowledge about Fertility Preservation Strategies among Female Cancer Patients in Turkey.
Emirdar, Volkan; Karatasli, Volkan; Acet, Ferruh; Okay, Gulin; Gode, Funda; Karabulut, Alaattin; Arslan, Çagatay.
Affiliation
  • Emirdar V; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Izmir Economy University, School of Medicine, Medical Park Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
  • Karatasli V; In Vitro Fertilization Unit, Izmir Economy University, Medical Park Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
  • Acet F; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Health Science Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
  • Okay G; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ege University, School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.
  • Gode F; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Izmir Economy University, School of Medicine, Medical Park Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
  • Karabulut A; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Izmir Economy University, School of Medicine, Medical Park Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
  • Arslan Ç; In Vitro Fertilization Unit, Izmir Economy University, Medical Park Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
Int J Clin Pract ; 2023: 6193187, 2023.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36817282
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 treatment. There was a significant correlation between the health status and cancer stage of the patient (p=0.003). The estimated future chance of becoming pregnant spontaneously or through fertility preservation techniques was significantly higher in patients with a higher education level (p=0.041 or 0.008, respectively). Satisfaction with the counseling process was reported as high or low by 66.7% or 20% of the patients, respectively.

Conclusions:

The rate of referral of reproductive-age cancer patients to fertility preservation counseling is still not satisfactory. Education level was the only variable significantly associated with a motivation to become pregnant after cancer treatment, either spontaneously or through fertility preservation techniques.
Subject(s)

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Fertility Preservation / Neoplasms Type of study: Observational_studies Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: En Journal: Int J Clin Pract Journal subject: MEDICINA Year: 2023 Type: Article Affiliation country: Turkey

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Fertility Preservation / Neoplasms Type of study: Observational_studies Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: En Journal: Int J Clin Pract Journal subject: MEDICINA Year: 2023 Type: Article Affiliation country: Turkey