Breast cancer drug, olaparib, depletes store of immature eggs in mouse ovaries

(European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) Australian researchers have shown for the first time that a new drug used to treat breast cancer patients damages the store of immature eggs in the ovaries of mice. Authors of the study published in Human Reproduction journal say fertility counselling should be considered for young women who may be about to be treated with olaparib.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news