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Thin endometrium after radiation therapy as an unresolved treatment challenge: a case report.

Authors :
Kudesia R
Kuokkanen S
Source :
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology [Gynecol Endocrinol] 2016 Sep; Vol. 32 (9), pp. 701-703. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Apr 29.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Receptive endometrium is essential for successful implantation and ongoing pregnancy. Significant health issues and associated therapies, especially oncologic therapies, have potential to negatively impact future fertility in young women. Irradiation and chemotherapeutic alkylating agents are known to cause ovarian failure in most females; however, less well is characterized the impact of irradiation on uterine development and integrity. With an increasing number of cancer survivors, women are seeking infertility treatment after such therapies. Here, we present a young woman who developed ovarian failure after the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia with bone marrow transplant and preceding irradiation and chemotherapy and who was diagnosed with thin endometrial lining while seeking infertility therapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1473-0766
Volume :
32
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27129096
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/09513590.2016.1177813