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SynthesisSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2024

Psychosocial experiences regarding potential fertility loss and pregnancy failure after treatment in cancer survivors of reproductive age to identify psychosocial care needs: a systematic review.

Kanako Yoshida, Tomoko Hashimoto, Tomoe Koizumi, Nao Suzuki

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Synthesis in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Systematic review of the needs and health-related quality of life domains relevant to people surviving cancer in Europe.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2025
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  3. Gastrointestinal cancers in women: The role of sex hormones.Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology · 2026
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  7. A life put on hold? Navigating fertility-related considerations after cancer in adolescence and young adulthood (AYA).Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Kanako YoshidaGraduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 3-29-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan. yoshida.kanako.wu@alumni.tsukuba.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1750-2723
Tomoko HashimotoDivision of Integrated Medicine, IVF Namba Clinic, 1-17-28 Minamihorie Nishi-Ku, Osaka, Japan.
Tomoe KoizumiInternational Center for Reproductive Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, 2-1-50 Minamikoshigaya, Koshigaya, Saitama, Japan.
Nao SuzukiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao, Miyamae-Ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan.

Funding

Health Labour Sciences Research Grant from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare 20EA1004
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe challenges of fertility loss owing to cancer treatment persist long after treatment. However, psychosocial care for fertility among cancer survivors who have completed cancer treatment is insufficient. This systematic review examined psychosocial experiences related to the potential loss of fertility and unsuccessful pregnancy after treatment in cancer survivors of reproductive age to identify psychosocial care needs.

methodsA systematic review was conducted using the online databases PubMed, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Ichushi-Web between August and December 2022 to identify studies that addressed psychosocial experiences after fertility loss or failure to conceive among young cancer survivors. Study quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.

resultsForty studies were included, revealing psychosocial experiences across five categories: subjective fear of (potential) fertility loss, impact on romantic relationships, alternative methods for family building, reliance on social support, and specialized care. Only one study addressed the psychosocial aspects after complete loss of fertility in young cancer survivors.

conclusionsThe possibility and uncertainty of fertility loss led to stress and depression, loss of identity, decreased opportunities to meet a new partner, and damaged relationships established before diagnosis. The needs encompass fertility preservation, sexuality, approaches to building a family, partner communication, and other diverse needs.

Indexed as

Cancer SurvivorsFemaleFertility PreservationHumansNeoplasmsPregnancySocial SupportCancerFertility lossPsychological distressPsychosocial needsSurvivorship

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PMID38727728

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