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2/2019
vol. 18
 
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Challenging iatrogenic menopause. Oncofertility programme in Poland – a single-centre experience

Anna Horbaczewska
1
,
Robert Jach
1
,
Andrzej Zmaczyński
1
,
Olga Kacalska-Janssen
1
,
Katarzyna Doroszewska
1
,
Magdalena Piróg
1
,
Monika Kabzińska-Turek
2

  1. Clinic of Gynaecological Endocrinology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
  2. Clinic of Gynaecological Oncology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
Menopause Rev 2019; 18(2): 63-67
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/pm.2019.85787
Online publish date: 2019/06/14
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Introduction
Menopause is defined as a 12-month period of time when menstruation permanently ceases. In some cases, menopause may be caused by external factors – for example gonadotoxic treatment that irreversibly damages ovarian tissue leading to loss of its hormonal and reproductive function. Oncofertility is a discipline that merges oncology and reproductive medicine, giving patients a chance to experience parenthood after gonadotoxic treatment is finished.

Aim of the study
The purpose of the study is to present the implementation and first outcomes of the Oncofertility Programme in the University Clinic of Endocrinological Gynaecology and Gynaecology, University Hospital in Krakow, Poland.

Material and methods
Patients interested in fertility preservation have been consulted in the University Clinic of Endocrinological Gynaecology and Gynaecology in Krakow since April 2016. Preliminary qualification to one of the available methods (embryo cryopreservation, oocyte cryopreservation, ovarian tissue cryopreservation) was conducted. Patients declaring a wish to join the programme were then referred to one of the three infertility treatment centres cooperating with the University Clinic, in order to undergo the chosen procedure.

Results
During a period of 24 months, 18 patients were consulted. The youngest consulted patient was 20 years old, the oldest 39. Two years after the first consultation, a telephone survey among consulted patients was carried out to verify whether the patients finally underwent oncofertility procedures, and to ask about their reproductive status.

Conclusions
The problem of fertility issues being inadequately addressed results in low referral rates to oncofertility programmes. Attempts to raise awareness of oncofertility possibilities among oncologists should be undertaken because critically few patients are being referred to oncofertility centres.

keywords:

iatrogenic menopause, fertility preservation, cancer treatment, oncofertility
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