Abstract:

Oncofertility is a discipline that aims to explore, expand and protect the future reproductive options of people undergoing cancer treatment and cancer survivors and to minimize potential harm. People diagnosed with cancer may experience psychological and emotional health problems due to the negative effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy on their fertility functions, not being able to have children, not fulfilling their identity role, and fear of not being able to recover. In order to cope with psychological problems, patients should be supported throughout their journey their physical and psychological needs should be determined and oncofertility counseling should be provided. Fertility protection counseling provided by midwives gives people hope, relief, a reason to live, the opportunity to look ahead, dream of a life after cancer, improve their quality of life, experience less worry and regret about fertility, and experience more satisfaction and comfort. However, it is necessary to increase the awareness of midwives on oncofertility and increase their knowledge level in our country. This review study, which was conducted in the light of the studies in the literature on oncofertility, was prepared to guide midwives in counseling cancer patients.

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