Fertility Preservation in Gynecologic Cancer

Objectives: To review current conservative fertility-sparing options for patients undergoing surgical and medical management of cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancers. Standard and investigational fertility preservation alternatives using assisted reproductive technologies are described. Data Sources: A review of articles dated 2006-2018 from PubMed. Conclusion: While a frequently reported concern among female cancer survivors of childbearing potential, fertility preservation education and procedures continue to be an unmet need for this population. Implication for Nursing Practice: Knowledge of current fertility-sparing options is imperative for nurses to ensure fertility preservation is introduced early, and often, into education for patients from diagnosis, through treatment, and in survivorship. (C) 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.