Committee opinion no. 607: Gynecologic concerns in children and adolescents with cancer.

Abstract	Advancements in radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, and multimodal treatment have dramatically improved childhood cancer survival. However, cancer and its treatment may have immediate or delayed adverse effects on reproductive health. Gynecologists should be prepared to manage gynecologic concerns in young cancer patients and survivors before, during, and after their treatment. Gynecologists may be consulted regarding pubertal concerns; heavy menstrual bleeding and anemia; sexuality; contraception; ovarian function, including fertility preservation; and breast and cervical cancer screening. The science of fertility preservation is a rapidly evolving field; therefore, a referral to a reproductive endocrinologist is recommended to explore the full range of available options.
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Journal	Obstetrics and gynecology (Obstet Gynecol) Vol. 124 Issue 2 Pt 1 Pg. 403-408 (Aug 2014) ISSN: 1873-233X [Electronic] United States
PMID	25050772 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics	Adolescent Anemia (etiology) Breast Neoplasms (diagnosis) Child Contraception Early Detection of Cancer Female Fertility Preservation Gynecology Humans Menorrhagia (complications, therapy) Neoplasms (complications, psychology, therapy) Ovary (physiopathology) Puberty Sexuality Uterine Cervical Neoplasms (diagnosis)

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