Reconsideration of fertility in young patients with breast cancer / 中华内分泌外科杂志

ABSTRACT

The pregnancy rate of young breast cancer patients is far lower than that of the general population, which is possibly related to many factors such as patients' concern about tumor recurrence, ovarian dysfunction caused by chemotherapy, long endocrine treatment cycle, lack of professional multidisciplinary cooperation team and so on. At present, there is limited data on fertility preservation before tumor treatment and successful pregnancy and delivery after treatment for young breast cancer patients. In order to successfully carry out the fertility preservation of young female breast cancer patients, strengthen their physical and mental health, promote the return of social roles and improve the health level of their offsprings, this article reviews the factors affecting fertility, the appropriate population for fertility preservation, and the impact on the prognosis of breast cancer, as well as the timing and methods of fertility preservation and recovery opportunities in young women with breast cancer.