Infertility is a medical disease recognized by the World Health Organization, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and the American Medical Association that affects men and women equally. “ Iatrogenic infertility” means infertility induced by a medical procedure. For example, young cancer patients who must undergo treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or surgery may receive damage to their reproductive system and organs. Around the world, insurance coverage of fertility preservation services for these individuals varies widely.
I am a new physician aiming to get a little bit of help gaining an unbiased perspective on how the treatment of iatrogenic infertility has evolved in the last century around the world. I realize this is incredibly controversial, but I am hoping to use as much unbiased information as possible and wondered if any of you would feel comfortable helping me? The hope is to eventually publish a review on this topic in a medical journal, and if anyone is able to help point me in the right direction, you will be truly appreciated!
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