Successful pregnancy outcome following fertility-sparing treatment for cervical cancer: A case report on the challenges of assisted reproductive techniques.
Hsiao-Han Chu, Tian-Chi Tsai, Liang-Hsuan Chen et al.
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Case in brief
A 37-year-old woman with stage IB cervical cancer underwent fertility-sparing treatment, including trachelectomy, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. After cryopreserving oocytes and embryos, she faced initial embryo transfer failure due to cervical deformities and a thin endometrium. Following hormone replacement therapy and hysteroscopic correction, she achieved a successful singleton pregnancy, delivered via cesarean section at 29 weeks due to pre-eclampsia.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider individualized assisted reproductive techniques for cervical cancer patients post-fertility-sparing treatment, as successful pregnancies can occur despite significant complications.
Why it matters
This case underscores the importance of addressing specific reproductive challenges in cancer survivors, highlighting the potential for successful outcomes with tailored interventions.