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Reproductive Complications and Sexual Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient

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This chapter will review risk factors and management for three types of reproductive complications of cancer treatment: infertility, menopausal symptoms, and sexual dysfunction. Each problem area affects unique, albeit overlapping, populations of cancer patients and survivors.

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Schover, L.R. (2006). Reproductive Complications and Sexual Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient. In: Chang, A.E., et al. Oncology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-31056-8_90

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