[Ovarian dysfunction after anticancer treatment - possibilities of diagnosis and fertility preservation].

Abstract

Due to composed anticancer treatment more than 70% of children and adolescents are cured. The long-term side effects deteriorating quality of life have a great importance. The influence of chemo- and radiotherapy on ovary function, the causes of premature menopause, actual possibilities of diagnosis and fertility preservation are presented.

• Authors: Maryna Krawczuk-Rybak
• Journal: Pediatric endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism (Pediatr Endocrinol Diabetes Metab) Vol. 14 Issue 2 Pg. 87-91 ( 2008) ISSN: 2081-237X [Print] Poland
• Vernacular Title: Uszkodzenie czynności gonady zeńskiej po leczeniu przeciwnowotworowym u dzieci i młodziezy - mozliwości diagnozy i zapobiegania.
• PMID: 18721494 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Antineoplastic Agents

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Antineoplastic Agents (adverse effects)
• Child
• Female
• Humans
• Menopause, Premature
• Ovary (drug effects, radiation effects)
• Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (chemically induced, diagnosis, prevention & control)
• Radiotherapy, Adjuvant (adverse effects)