What type of study is this?

This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess perceived versus actual knowledge of fertility preservation strategies among oncology providers treating AYAs receiving gonadotoxic therapies.

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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Implication

Survey reveals significant knowledge gaps in fertility preservation among oncology providers for adolescents and young adults, indicating barriers to care.

Key Points

To assess perceived versus actual knowledge of fertility preservation strategies among oncology providers treating AYAs receiving gonadotoxic therapies.
Cross-sectional survey of oncology providers at the University of Chicago
Assessment of demographics, fertility preservation training, counseling and referral practices
Comparison of perceived and actual knowledge using clinical vignettes and self-ratings
81% of respondents identified as female, with varied oncology backgrounds
58% reported little to no fertility preservation training
Significant gaps in knowledge about less common procedures such as ovarian tissue cryopreservation

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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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Survey reveals significant knowledge gaps in fertility preservation among oncology providers for adolescents and young adults, indicating barriers to care.

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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Key Points

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