Reproductive plans for women with breast cancer
https://doi.org/10.24884/2219-8245-2025-17-3-79-96
Abstract
The article discusses psychological and social factors influencing the reproductive plans of women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. An analysis of the literature on this topic and the study showed that women's reproductive plans change upon detection of an oncological disease and during its treatment. A study of the organization of medical information processes and referral of women to reproductive health programs in the Russian Federation indicates that patients are insufficiently informed about the possibilities of using assisted reproductive technologies (ART) before the start of antitumor treatment. The article presents the results of a study of the reproductive plans of women with breast cancer using a specially developed questionnaire. The socio-psychological factors influencing changes in reproductive plans in women with breast cancer are identified, associated with insufficient awareness of women about the impact of the disease and its treatment on the possibility of childbearing, on their health and the health of the future child, as well as an almost complete lack of awareness of the possibilities of using ART for planning childbearing and maintaining their health after the end of treatment. The data obtained in the study show that timely information, correct and fast routing, as well as psychological assistance at each stage of treatment will help a woman make a decision in favor of using ART programs, as well as implementing motherhood in the future.
About the Authors
E. S. Nazimova
ANO Service «Yasnoe utro»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nazimova E. S.
st. Elektrodnaya 11 building 18, Moscow, 111524
G. G. Filippova
Institute of Perinatal and Reproductive Psychology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Filippova G. G.
1 Volokolamskoye shosse, Moscow, 125080
O. E. Goldman
ANO Service «Yasnoe utro»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Goldman O. E.
st. Elektrodnaya 11 building 18, Moscow, 111524
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Nazimova E.S., Filippova G.G., Goldman O.E. Reproductive plans for women with breast cancer. Medical Psychology in Russia. 2025;17(3):79-96. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24884/2219-8245-2025-17-3-79-96
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