Can’t get pregnant after cancer treatment? See what the specialists say. Cancer treatment is a huge stress for the whole body. Aggressive therapies aim to save patients’ lives and often cause many side effects. Unfortunately, they also affect fertility. Many young people recover and want to have offspring. The path to parenthood is straightforward, so …
Preserving fertility in cancer patients – is it safe? With the current development of medicine, cancer does not mean a death sentence. Many patients recover, and treatment does not have to negate their chances of living a normal life and starting a family. However, it is very important to properly secure the fertility of cancer …
An article by Ania Wietrzykowska, a psychologist and sexologist, expert in the iYoni App. Human sexuality develops based on the relationship with oneself and others, through the exploration of one’s body, its reactions, and needs. An important influencing factor is the cultural context. In different regions of the world, we encounter different beliefs, standards of …
How to Get Pregnant After Cancer – Questions and Answers Chemotherapy or radiotherapy often saves the lives of people with cancer. Unfortunately, a consequence of this type of treatment can be the loss or significant reduction of fertility. This affects women, men, and children alike. Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Łukaszuk from the Medical University of Gdańsk, …
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Different reactions of a couple in difficult moments are normal. After all, two different people with different temperaments, resources, and life histories meet. Even with a common problem, such as infertility, each partner may react differently. Different reactions to a difficult situation are not a threat to the relationship, but not admitting or talking about …
Communication about one’s needs is one of the most important foundations in a relationship. The belief that the partner should read our needs without our participation is risky, because it means that we delegate the responsibility to the other person. A partnership relationship is an equal relationship, that is, one in which both parties are …
Studies in Polish patients undergoing fertility treatment demonstrate that people dissatisfied with their sexual activity are at greater risk of developing emotional disorders. People who treat sexual intercourse purely as a chance of getting pregnant can have a higher prevalence of depression (Makara–Studzińska M, Wdowiak A, Bakalczuk G, Bakalczuk S, Kryś, K Emotional problems among …
Creative thinking is undoubtedly one of the qualities that distinguishes us as humans. It allows us to cope with challenges by looking for out-of-the-box solutions and it stimulates progress. Researchers from the Warsaw School of Social Sciences and Humanities (Warsaw, Poland) conducted an interesting study on the influence of cycle phase on the level of …
In cooperation with the Polish League Against Cancer Foundation we have prepared a series of educational articles “Onco-cious”. We want to support you – so that you can make everyday decisions more consciously, so that – due to prevention – you can take better care of yourself and your loved ones, so that in case …
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According to a new study, tanning bed use and sunbathing not only increases the risk of developing malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, but may also be associated with a higher likelihood of endometriosis. The findings of American researchers published in the journal Human Reproduction point to such a relationship, although they do …
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