Some cancer treatments can induce early menopause, which can be a shock for patients. Nurses can reduce anxiety by informing, offering support and helping people to prepare
Early menopause caused by cancer treatment can come as a shock to women who are already going through a difficult time. Having conversations early on about what to expect can help patients cope with symptoms. Nurses should also be aware that trans men and non-binary people can be similarly affected.
Cancer Nursing Practice. 23, 2, 15-17. doi: 10.7748/cnp.23.2.15.s6
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