Title A crosscut survey on reproductive health in Lithuanian childhood cancer survivors /
Authors Stukaitė-Ruibienė, Eglė ; Jurkonis, Mantas ; Adomaitis, Robertas ; Bumbulienė, Žana ; Gudlevičienė, Živilė ; Verkauskas, Gilvydas ; Žagminas, Kęstutis ; Vaičiūnienė, Rasa ; Rascon, Jelena
DOI 10.5603/GP.a2021.0027
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Is Part of Ginekologia polska.. Gdańsk : Via Medica. 2021, vol. 92, no. 4, p. 262-270.. ISSN 0017-0011. eISSN 2543-6767
Keywords [eng] late effects ; long-term survivors ; pediatric cancer ; reproductive health ; sexual dysfunction
Abstract [eng] OBJECTIVES: Sexual dysfunction was reported to compromise the quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. The aim of our study was to evaluate the reproductive health in long-term pediatric cancer survivors by conducting a crosscut survey. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Childhood cancer survivors over 18 years of age, who were in remission for more than 5 years, were invited to complete a gender-specific questionnaire surveying on their reproductive health. Demographic and treatment data were retrieved from their medical records. Treatment modalities were reviewed for its potential gonadotoxicity. RESULTS: 34 (17 males and 17 females, respectively) from 346 addressed survivors (9.8%) completed the questionnaire. Median age and follow-up after diagnosis was 27 (18-35) and 14 (3-25) years, respectively. Some respondents reported sexual concerns: 11.8% males experienced problems with penetration, two males (11.8%) who underwent semen analysis were found to be azoospermic. Similarly, 11.8% females reported delayed puberty, the average age of menarche was 14 (12-17) years, 29.4% females reported irregular menstrual cycles. Cyclophosphamide equivalent dose (CED) differed significantly between the patients treated for leukemia, lymphoma and solid tumors (3000 vs 4352 vs 6660 mg/m2, respectively, p = 0.014). CONCLUSIONS: Low prevalence of sexual dysfunction, fertility related disorders or delayed puberty in childhood cancer survivors was found. However, the results should be interpreted with caution taking into account a low response rate.
Published Gdańsk : Via Medica
Type Journal article
Language English
Publication date 2021
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