The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the impact of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (ICI) treatment on ovarian function and fertility, and to explore the role of gut microbiota in female cancer patients of reproductive age (18-38 years) receiving ICI therapy. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does ICI treatment alter serum hormone levels (FSH, LH, E2, P, AMH) associated with ovarian function and fertility? Are there differences in gut microbiota composition and metabolites between patients with different ovarian function and fertility outcomes after ICI treatment? What are the potential mechanisms by which gut microbiota influences ovarian function and fertility in patients receiving ICIs? Researchers will compare patients with preserved ovarian function versus those with impaired ovarian function after ICI treatment to identify differences in gut microbiota and metabolic profiles. Participants will: Provide blood samples (10 ml per collection) at enrollment and after each of the 6 treatment cycles for hormone level testing and potential future analyses. Provide stool samples at the same time points for gut microbiota metagenomic sequencing and metabolite analysis. Undergo regular clinical assessments and follow-ups as part of their standard ICI treatment.
Age range
18 Years – 38 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Follicle-stimulating hormone
Timeframe: At the enrollment and the end of Cycle 6( each cycle is 28 days)
Luteinizing hormone
Timeframe: At the enrollment and the end of Cycle 6( each cycle is 28 days)
Estradiol
Timeframe: At the enrollment and the end of Cycle 6( each cycle is 28 days)
Progesterone
Timeframe: At the enrollment and the end of Cycle 6( each cycle is 28 days)
Anti-Müllerian hormone
Timeframe: At the enrollment and the end of Cycle 6( each cycle is 28 days)
Gut microbiota composition
Timeframe: At the enrollment and the end of Cycle 6 (each cycle is 28 days)