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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

December 8, 2025BloodOpen Access

Fertility preservation in AYA oncology: Provider knowledge gaps, counseling practices, and barriers to care

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LSLindsay F. SchwartzLurie Children's Hospital

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Cross-sectional survey reveals gaps in provider knowledge about fertility preservation strategies in AYA cancer patients, indicating a need for better training and counseling practices.

Key Points

Providers showed limited knowledge of fertility preservation methods like oocyte and embryo cryopreservation, impacting counseling quality.
About 58% reported little to no formal training in fertility preservation-related education, relying on literature and lectures for knowledge.
Cross-sectional survey on oncology providers at the University of Chicago assessed demographics and barriers to fertility preservation care.
Key barriers to fertility preservation included patient acuity, affordability concerns, and provider time constraints, highlighting systemic issues.

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Lindsay F. Schwartz (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f364fa91c937236d381 https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-2865

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Cross-sectional survey reveals gaps in provider knowledge about fertility preservation strategies in AYA cancer patients, indicating a need for better training and counseling practices.

Fertility preservation in AYA oncology: Provider knowledge gaps, counseling practices, and barriers to care

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Fertility preservation in AYA oncology: Provider knowledge gaps, counseling practices, and barriers to care

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