Oocyte donation treats infertility in survivors of malignancies: Ten-year experience1

Women who are survivors of malignancy may achieve pregnancy through oocyte donation. The largest obstacle to successful reproduction in cancer patients relates to iatrogenic damage to the primary reproductive organs associated with their primary oncology treatment. Reactive damage from surgery, radi...

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Published inJournal of assisted reproduction and genetics Vol. 18; no. 3; p. 181
Main Authors Kavic, Suzanne M, Sauer, Mark V
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Springer Nature B.V 01.03.2001
Subjects
Biopsy
Cancer therapies
Chemotherapy
Embryos
Endometrium
Estrogens
Hormone replacement therapy
Infertility
Lymphoma
Ovaries
Patients
Pregnancy
Radiation therapy
Womens health
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Summary:Women who are survivors of malignancy may achieve pregnancy through oocyte donation. The largest obstacle to successful reproduction in cancer patients relates to iatrogenic damage to the primary reproductive organs associated with their primary oncology treatment. Reactive damage from surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy may render these organs nonfunctional and irreparable. In cases where the ovary is primarily affected, oocyte donation provides a logical alternative for childbearing.
ISSN:1058-0468
1573-7330