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