TY - JOUR
T1 - Disparities in Female Oncofertility Care in the United States
T2 - More Questions Than Answers
AU - Turner, Kati A.
AU - Spurlin, Emily E.
AU - Jimenez, Patricia T.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 by the authors.
PY - 2023/7
Y1 - 2023/7
N2 - As cancer therapies continue to improve, the survival rates of adolescent and young adult patients have increased. Consequently, considering patient quality of life after cancer, including family building, has become an essential aspect of establishing a treatment plan. However, the gonadotoxic nature of many chemotherapeutic agents limits the option of using one’s own gamete for family building. In recent years, significant advancements have been made in oncofertility, particularly vitrification of oocytes. Unfortunately, as with many areas of medicine, health disparities limit those that can access and utilize fertility preservation prior to cancer treatment. This review aims to shed light on existing disparities in oncofertility for female patients, to offer recommendations to enhance education, access, and advocacy, as well as identify potential areas for future research.
AB - As cancer therapies continue to improve, the survival rates of adolescent and young adult patients have increased. Consequently, considering patient quality of life after cancer, including family building, has become an essential aspect of establishing a treatment plan. However, the gonadotoxic nature of many chemotherapeutic agents limits the option of using one’s own gamete for family building. In recent years, significant advancements have been made in oncofertility, particularly vitrification of oocytes. Unfortunately, as with many areas of medicine, health disparities limit those that can access and utilize fertility preservation prior to cancer treatment. This review aims to shed light on existing disparities in oncofertility for female patients, to offer recommendations to enhance education, access, and advocacy, as well as identify potential areas for future research.
KW - fertility preservation
KW - health disparities
KW - oncofertility
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85166347277&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.3390/life13071547
DO - 10.3390/life13071547
M3 - Review article
C2 - 37511921
AN - SCOPUS:85166347277
SN - 2075-1729
VL - 13
JO - Life
JF - Life
IS - 7
M1 - 1547
ER -