How do you discuss avoiding pregnancy in the premenopausal patient while on chemotherapy and/or endocrine therapy?
Do you test for pregnancy prior to each cycle?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
We have an active discussion in any PRE-menopausal patient, which is documented in the chart along with their method of contraception. A pregnancy test is obtained prior to the start of chemotherapy, but not routinely repeated unless there is reason (e.g. patient reports not using an contraception, ...