Ovarian function following radiation and chemotherapy for cancer

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2004 Apr 5:113 Suppl 1:S33-40. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2003.11.008.

Abstract

High-dose chemotherapy and radiotherapy have increased the long-term survival of young patients with cancer; nevertheless, the toxic effects on ovarian function causing amenorrhoea, premature menopause and infertility, are still severe.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amenorrhea / etiology
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / etiology
  • Menopause, Premature / drug effects
  • Menopause, Premature / radiation effects
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Ovary / drug effects*
  • Ovary / pathology
  • Ovary / physiopathology
  • Ovary / radiation effects*
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents