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Fertility-Sparing Treatment for Endometrial Cancer: Oncological and Obstetric Outcomes in Combined Therapies with Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device.
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Cancers [Cancers (Basel)] 2022 Apr 26; Vol. 14 (9). Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Apr 26. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Background: The prevalence of reaches up to 5% in women younger than 40 years. Therefore, the fertility preservation should be the goal of the clinical practice in women with desire of pregnancy and low-risk features. The aim of this study is to compare oncological and reproductive outcomes of different hormonal therapies in FST of EC.<br />Methods: A retrospective single-center study recruiting patients with presumed FIGO STAGE IA endometrioid G1 EC from 2005 to 2020 was performed. We assessed outcomes for three different therapeutic options: GnRHa + LNG-IUD vs. MA + LNG-IUD vs. MA + LNG-IUD + MET.<br />Results: In total, 75 patients were enrolled and followed up for a median of 45 months. Complete response (CR) was achieved in 75% of patients at 12 months. Although not statistically significant, we reported an increasing rate of CR from the regimen with GnRHa to the one with MA + MET (65% vs. 83%). We showed a statistically significant lower risk of recurrence in women treated with MA + LNG-IUD + MET, when compared to GnRHa + LNG-IUD regimen. The pregnancy rate was 74% and live birth rate was 42%, with no differences among regimens.<br />Conclusions: FST is a safe and effective option in women who desire to preserve fertility.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2072-6694
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Cancers
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35565299
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers14092170