Open AccessCurrent standing and future directions in pediatric oncofertility: a narrative review
Author(s) -
Glen A. Lau,
Anthony J. Schaeffer
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
translational andrology and urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.721
H-Index - 27
eISSN - 2223-4691
pISSN - 2223-4683
DOI - 10.21037/tau.2018.05.04
Subject(s) - oncofertility , narrative review , childhood cancer , fertility preservation , infertility , narrative , medicine , medline , fertility , intensive care medicine , cancer , political science , pregnancy , biology , genetics , population , linguistics , philosophy , environmental health , law
In this narrative review, we discuss the epidemiology and pathophysiology of infertility in childhood and adolescent cancer. We also review the current guidelines and ethical issues related to pediatric oncofertility. Finally, we present recent advances in basic science and translational research in pediatric fertility preservation (FP).