Wednesday, October 29, 2025
5:00 PM EST
Session Type SIG: State of the Art: TREND SIG
Session Title Primary Ovarian Insufficiency in Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Brief Description
Ovarian dysfunction is a frequent late – effect in pediatric cancer survivors- however it is important to understand how ovarian secretory function and reproductive function are affected differetnly. We will discuss utility of markers for fertility prognostication, when to refer to repro-endo, and recommendations for counseling patients. Cases will be presented and an expert panel will help facilitate discussion.
Learning Objectives
- To describe the impact of cancer and its treatments on female fertility;
- To outline the various fertility preservation options available
- To identify resources and strategies for supporting patients in making informed decisions about fertility preservation
Speaker Name(s)
Dr. Jennifer Levine
Dr. Levine is the Medical Director for Survivorship and Supportive Care at Children’s National Hospital in Washington DC. Her clinical areas of expertise are in leukemia, lymphoma, and the late effects of cancer treatment. Her research interests have primarily been in the field of oncofertility.