Keywords
Drug therapy
Nursing
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Abstract
Objective: Observe issues related to the preservation of fertility in women and chemotherapy treatment through an integrative review. Methods: Integrative review carried out in the Virtual Health Library with the descriptors "Nursing", "Fertility" and "Drug Therapy" published in the last 5 years. The selection proceeded in 3 steps: title reading, abstract and full reading. For statistical analysis, the PRISMA method was used. Results: 286 articles were found. After removing the duplicates and unavailable, in association with filters and application of the eligibility criteria, 20 articles remained. There was an increase in the long-term survival rate of cancer patients and in the demand for fertility preservation to enable motherhood. Studies show the value of nursing practice, demanding skills to deal with the feelings of others and their own emotions in cancer care. Final considerations: Cancer treatments increase the risk of infertility for women of childbearing age. Fertility preservation increases the chance of survivors becoming mothers. Treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach, with emphasis on the nursing team with regard to support, counseling and education during treatment.