Chances of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing conservative management of early-stage endometrial cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endometrial cancer is common and usually occurs after menopause, but the number of women diagnosed during reproductive age is increasing. The standard treatment including hysterectomy is effective but causes absolute uterine factor infertility. In order to avoid or postpone surgery, conservative management of endometrial cancer (CMEC) has been proposed for younger women who want to retain their fertility.

Objective and rationale

The main objective of this study was to estimate the chances of pregnancy and live birth for women with early-stage endometrial cancer (EEC) who are managed conservatively for fertility preservation.

Search methods

The PRISMA recommendations for systematic reviews and meta-analyses were followed. Structured searches were performed i

SUBMITTER: Herrera Cappelletti E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8888991 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature