Open AccessAdjuvant gonadotropin releasing hormone analog in gonadotoxic chemotherapy for preservation of fertility
Author(s) -
K. V. S. Hari Kumar,
Altamash Shaikh
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.456
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2230-9500
pISSN - 2230-8210
DOI - 10.4103/2230-8210.119514
Subject(s) - fertility preservation , medicine , infertility , fertility , chemotherapy , adjuvant , hormone , gynecology , oncology , gonadotropin , pregnancy , population , environmental health , biology , genetics
Chemotherapy induced infertility is a problem which is growing and often neglected. Fertility preservation strategy is an important component of the management in young patients with cancer. Gonadotropin releasing hormone analog therapy helps in ovarian suppression and the evidence is inconclusive for its benefit in fertility preservation. Other medical benefits with these drugs include reduction of vaginal bleeding in patients with thrombocytopenia.