The need for reproductive and sexual health discussions with adolescent and young adult cancer patients.

摘要: Reproductive health consistently ranks as one of the most important issues cited by adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors. Most literature on AYA populations neglects broader reproductive such unintended pregnancies, contraception use sexually transmitted infections, which, for patients survivors with compromised immune systems, can facilitate a multitude future problems. Lack attention coupled traditional risk-taking behaviors AYAs poses significant risk to survivors, particularly if fertility status is unknown or inaccurately assessed. oncology are vulnerable complications that should be addressed prior to, during after treatment; however, there currently no tracking systems evidence-based guidelines discuss this subject Further research needed identify physician practices, preferences strategies communication pave way establishing in settings.