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ArticleJournal of assisted reproduction and genetics2022

An assessment of oncofertility content on reproductive endocrinology and infertility clinic websites.

Vaidehi Mujumdar, Kavya Shivashankar, Rachel Madding, Ariel T Levy, Sushmita Gordhandas, Norman G Rosenblum, Scott Richard, Brent Monseur

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Vaidehi MujumdarDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 833 Chestnut Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA. vaidehi.mujumdar@mountsinai.org.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5687-6667
Kavya ShivashankarSidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut St #100, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA.
Rachel MaddingSidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut St #100, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA.
Ariel T LevyDivision of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medical College, 1305 York Ave, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
Sushmita GordhandasGynecology Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave, New York, NY, 10065, USA.
Norman G RosenblumDivision of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 925 Chestnut Street, Suite 320A, Philadelphia, PA, 19017, USA.
Scott RichardDivision of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 925 Chestnut Street, Suite 320A, Philadelphia, PA, 19017, USA.
Brent MonseurDivision of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, 1195 W. Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087, USA.
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital · USThomas Jefferson University · USCornell University · USMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · USStanford Health Care · US

Funding

X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHYP30CA008748 · NCI · SLOAN-KETTERING INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RES · PI Nicholas D Socci · 1985 to 2026
$347.4M
NCI NIH HHS P30 CA008748
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo assess oncofertility content on fertility clinic websites as indicated by eight relevant keywords. Additionally, we sought to describe the relationship between oncofertility content and five predetermined clinic characteristics.

methodsWe examined 381 fertility clinic websites that are members of the Society for Associated Reproductive Technology (SART). Extracted data included clinic location, practice type (private vs academic), size (cycles/year), type of NCI designated center (cancer center vs comprehensive cancer center), and distance from the nearest NCI center. Additionally, we documented whether the clinic was located in a state mandating reproductive and infertility services and/or included fertility preservation for "iatrogenic infertility" as reported by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Data were summarized using descriptive statistics and compared using chi-squared or t-test as appropriate.

resultsOf the 381 fertility clinic websites analyzed, 322 (85%) contained at least one oncofertility-related keyword. Most frequently used terms included cancer (79%) and fertility preservation (78%), while less frequently used terms included suppression (9.4%) and shielding (5.0%). Practices that initiated ≥ 501 cycles per year were more likely to mention one of the oncofertility keywords (OR 1.2; 95% CI 1.1-1.3). The associations of oncofertility website content with practice type, state-mandated fertility insurance coverage, and distance from an NCI-designated cancer center were not statistically significant. Large clinic size was the only predictive factor for inclusion of oncofertility website content. Further studies are required to evaluate whether inclusion of oncofertility content on clinic websites impacts the use of these services by patients with cancer.

conclusionThis is the first study correlating availability of oncofertility content on SART fertility clinic websites with consideration of geographic proximity to NCI designated cancer centers. Large clinic size was the only predictive factor for inclusion of oncofertility website content.

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Fertility PreservationInfertilityNeoplasmsReproductive MedicineFertilityFertility ClinicsHumansUnited StatesCancerFertilityFertility preservationNCI-designatedOncofertilityOncology

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PMID35217946
PMCPMC9050974
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