Strong Family History in Women Who Were Diagnosed With Breast Cancer After In Vitro Fertilization

Sönmezer, Meltem; Akar, Münire Erman; Oktay, Kutluk

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.07.603

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“…Furthermore, high oestradiol levels are the main objection for patients with hormone-dependent tumours -such as breast cancer-to be stimulated with gonadotropins, as in vitro cellular proliferation has been demonstrated when acute exposure to oestrogens occurs [34,35]. An increase in the incidence of breast cancer was described during the first year after an IVF cycle, although posterior studies observed that those patients who developed the tumour had a family history of breast cancer [28,36]. These data, combined with the fact that there is not always enough time between the diagnosis and the initiation of chemotherapy, are the reasons why fertility preservation is not offered to many patients.…”

Section: Oocyte Vitrificationmentioning

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New approaches to female fertility preservation

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Survival rates have been improved in young cancer patients due to advances in oncologic treatments. It is necessary to focus on the consequences of cancer treatments and try to elude or at least prevent them. Menopause and infertility are two of the main causes for concern to those patients who survive cancer. When a solution is offered to these patients, their quality of life and self-esteem can be dramatically increased after therapy. Results observed in vitrified oocytes are similar to those achieved with fresh oocytes, giving this method great potential. Recommendations on fertility preservation should be focused on the oocyte vitrification method, which should be considered as the first option. Limitations of this approach are the need for ovarian stimulation, which means a 2-3 week period prior to chemotherapy and the possibility of high oestradiol levels when tumours are hormone dependent.

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Section: Oocyte Vitrificationmentioning

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New approaches to female fertility preservation

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Fertility Issues and Options in Young Women with Cancer

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Sönmezer²

Recent Results in Cancer Research

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Vitrification: an effective new approach to oocyte banking and preserving fertility in cancer patients

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Oocyte cryo-banking by means of the Cryotop vitrification method represents a viable option for healthy women, producing excellent survival rates and a clinical outcome similar to that obtained with fresh oocytes. This approach could potentially be used in cancer patients who want to safeguard their fertility. Cancer patients could potentially benefit from this approach by storing their oocytes before the onset of the oncological therapy.

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Strong Family History in Women Who Were Diagnosed With Breast Cancer After In Vitro Fertilization

Cited by 5 publications

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New approaches to female fertility preservation

New approaches to female fertility preservation

Fertility Issues and Options in Young Women with Cancer

Vitrification: an effective new approach to oocyte banking and preserving fertility in cancer patients

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