| Literature DB >> 26697271 |
Catherine Benedict1, Bridgette Thom2, Joanne F Kelvin2.
Abstract
This study evaluated fertility-related experiences of young adult female cancer survivors (18-39 years). Data were from a retrospective, cross-sectional survey. Women were more likely to undergo pre-treatment fertility preservation (FP) if they received fertility counseling (by a fertility nurse specialist, reproductive endocrinologist, or gynecologist). Compared with women who underwent FP, those who did not had greater decision regret (DR) after treatment (p < 0.001). Multiple reasons for not pursuing FP were reported; lack of time and distress related to more DR and not wanting children in the future related to less DR (p < 0.05). Decision regret may lead to psychosocial morbidity in survivorship.Entities:
Keywords: counseling; fertility preservation; fertility specialist; infertility; regret
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26697271 PMCID: PMC4684663 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2015.0002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol ISSN: 2156-5333 Impact factor: 2.223