Reproduction-related cognitive processing and distress among young adult women: the role of personal breast cancer history

Bártolo, Ana; Santos, Isabel M.; Guimarães, Raquel Rangel de Meireles; Reis, Salomé; Monteiro, Sara

doi:10.1007/s10339-021-01026-5

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“…Studies indicate that most cancer survivors have reproductive intentions 3–7 years after diagnosis and that the desire to have children is mainly associated with the desire for parenting before cancer treatment, age, and parity ( Armuand et al, 2014 ). When these intentions are unsatisfied, high levels of emotional suffering are detected, with important consequences for psychological and social well-being ( Canada and Schover, 2012 ; Bártolo et al, 2021 ). Studies evaluating the effectiveness of fertility-related interventions on patients’ mental health have shown that pre-treatment fertility counseling has improved patients’ physical and psychosocial quality of life ( Meneses and Holland, 2014 ; Sigismondi et al, 2015 ; Ter Welle-Butalid et al, 2019 ).…”

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Psychological issues in breast cancer survivors confronted with motherhood: Literature review and a call to action

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Breast cancer is currently the most common cancer among women worldwide; in 15–25% of cases, patients are premenopausal at the time of diagnosis, and 50% of women desire pregnancy after cancer diagnosis. Motherhood after breast cancer involves complex psychological challenges with long-term consequences, though it is safely pursuable with adequate support. The purpose of this mini-review is to analyze the psychological implications surrounding pregnancy and motherhood after breast cancer and promote action in addressing the challenges that might affect women facing these life events.

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