Contraceptive needs and fertility intentions of women with breast cancer in Cape Town, South Africa: a qualitative study.
Jane HarriesDeborah ConstantLydia CairncrossJennifer MoodleyPublished in: BMC women's health (2020)
Limited contraceptive and future fertility counseling were reported by women despite many women being provided with the IUD. There is a need for improved information and counseling regarding the impact of treatment on contraceptive and fertility options. It is important that cancer care providers provide timely information regarding fertility options and communicate with patients about their fertility concerns prior to treatment and throughout the course of survivorship. The development of evidence-based information tools to enhance patient-provider communication and counseling could address knowledge gaps.
Keyphrases
- south africa
- childhood cancer
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- end stage renal disease
- smoking cessation
- healthcare
- primary care
- health information
- hiv positive
- young adults
- ejection fraction
- hiv testing
- prognostic factors
- pregnancy outcomes
- peritoneal dialysis
- type diabetes
- current status
- combination therapy
- patient reported