The unmet need for oncofertility preservation in women: Results of a survey by different oncological specialists in Lazio, Italy.

In recent years, we have witnessed a growing interest in the prevention of the loss of reproductive efficacy in young women as a result of cancer or its treatments. Indeed, recent studies have shown that loss of fertility impacts deeply on young women and sometimes may be even more stressful than the cancer diagnosis itself. In fact, the risk of treatment-associated infertility and premature menopause is a major concern for patients.