Scientists predict risk of infertility in women treated for Hodgkin disease

Doctors have long known that some women, especially younger women, develop fertility problems as a result of treatment for Hodgkin disease. Specifically, some treatments lead to early menopause, which reduces or takes away the ability to have children. Now researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research in London have led a study that can be used to help determine the risk of early menopause from specific treatment types and doses. This personalized information, including age at which to expect early menopause, may help women and their doctors make more informed decisions about treatment and family planning. Read more here.