Restoration of ovarian endocrine function by ovarian transplantation

Akar, M; Oktay, K

doi:10.1016/j.tem.2005.06.011

Restoration of ovarian endocrine function by ovarian transplantation

Akar M., Oktay K.

TRENDS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM, vol.16, no.8, pp.374-380, 2005 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Review
Volume: 16 Issue: 8
Publication Date: 2005
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.tem.2005.06.011
Journal Name: TRENDS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.374-380
Akdeniz University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Cancer treatment can cause changes in sex hormone production, premature ovarian failure and infertility. As survival rates for young cancer patients improve, protection against iatrogenic infertility caused by chemotherapy or radiotherapy assumes a higher priority.