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Fertility Preservation Through Oocyte Vitrification: Clinical and Laboratory Perspectives
Published on: September 16, 2021
Oncofertility awareness among primary care physicians in India
Prathima Tholeti1, Shubhashree Uppangala2, Rajesh Kumar Jayaram3
1Centre for Fertility Preservation, Division of Clinical Embryology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576 104, India.
Background:
Primary care physicians not only coordinate referrals to oncology services but can play a crucial role in successful fertility preservation referrals in cancer-diagnosed patients. Hence, it is important to assess their knowledge and attitudes towards fertility preservation.
Methods:
An eighteen-item oncofertility survey was administered to primary care physicians between May 2019 to September 2020.
Results:
A total of forty-six responses were received and analysed . About 60% of primary care physicians did not have adequate knowledge about available fertility preservation options and only 26-32% were aware of international guidelines recommending fertility preservation in cancer patients.
Conclusions:
Imparting awareness and knowledge of fertility preservation and its options to primary care physicians could enable an integrated cancer care model while also facilitating successful oncofertility referrals in countries like India.
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