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eatments work, but the medications used have been long-acting and therefore cause shutdown for the whole time the patient is in chemo.

This means that patients get unpleasant side effects related to having low oestrogen levels, such as hot flushes, and can also lead to loss of bone mass.

The side effects associated with the cyclical use of GnRH antagonists were minimal, she said. 19% of patients did not experience any at all, and only 6% reported persistent side effects, none of which were dangerous or serious.

Dr. Stern and her team are currently completing a five year follow up of the pilot study. We are optimistic that this will prove to be an effective way of protecting fertility for women without the problems that have been associated with GnRH agonists in the past, she said.

The medical community needs to acknowledge the importance of future fertility for young people having cancer treatment. Not all patients who are having cancer treatment have the opportunity to talk with a fertility specialist before beginning treatment, and yet there are already several options for protecting the ovaries and even preserving eggs, embryos, or ovarian tissue.

In addition to raising awareness among the medical profession, more support is needed for research in this important area.


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