Scientists have discovered a way of preventing premature menopause in women being treated for cancer.
Currently, many chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments for cancer aimed at the pelvic area, have the side effect of accelerating the onset of menopause in young women.
But, according to research published in the journal Nature Medicine, scientists have found a way of preserving the fertility of women treated in this way.
Cancer experts warn though, that there may be risks of birth defects in children born after chemotherapy treatment. A spokeswoman for the Cancer Reserach Campaign said: “The worry is that you could go on to have children using damaged eggs, which might increase
the risk of genetic defects.”
