The ethics of offering fertility preservation to pediatric patients: A case-based discussion of barriers for clinicians to consider

In brief

This case-based article examines ethical challenges clinicians face when discussing fertility preservation options with pediatric patients undergoing gonadotoxic treatments. The authors explore barriers including informed consent complexities, timing pressures, and balancing immediate medical needs with long-term reproductive health considerations in children and adolescents.

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