Fertility Preservation in Early-Stage Endometrial Carcinoma and EIN: A Single-Centre Experience and Literature Review

<b>Objectives:</b> Endometrial carcinoma is the most common gynaecological cancer in developed countries, with both incidence and mortality rates continuing to rise globally. For women of reproductive age diagnosed with early-stage disease or endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia, fertility-preserving treatment should be considered to maintain the possibility of future childbearing. Effective fertility-sparing management requires a multidisciplinary approach that includes patient education, reduction in risk factors, accurate molecular and histological classification to guide targeted therapies, assisted reproductive technologies to improve early conception rates, and attention to the psycho-sexual well-being of patients to support treatment adherence. <b>Methods:</b> This retrospective cohort study analysed the clinicopathological features and treatment outcomes of thirteen patients who received fertility-preserving therapy between 2018 and 2023. <b>Results:</b> The mean age of the patients (<i>n</i> = 13) was 34.4 years, with a range of 20 to 41 years. The overall treatment response rate was 76.9%, including 69.2% complete and 7.7% partial responses. Stable disease was observed in 15.4% of cases, while progression occurred in 7.7%. Among those who achieved complete remission, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) was initiated in four cases, with two ongoing as of the time of data analysis. In one of the cases, after two unsuccessful assisted reproductive attempts, spontaneous conception occurred, resulting in the birth of a child. <b>Conclusions:</b> Our findings support the feasibility and success of fertility-preserving treatment in carefully selected patients, allowing the preservation of reproductive potential alongside oncological care.

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Cancers
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2025-10-28
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https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers17213464
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Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
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Fertility Preservation in Early-Stage Endometrial Carcinoma and EIN: A Single-Centre Experience and Literature Review

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Fertility Preservation in Early-Stage Endometrial Carcinoma and EIN: A Single-Centre Experience and Literature Review

Zoárd Tibor Krasznai, Péter Damjanovich, Emese Hajagos, Szabolcs Molnár, Sára Tóth, Vera Gabriella Kiss
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<b>Objectives:</b> Endometrial carcinoma is the most common gynaecological cancer in developed countries, with both incidence and mortality rates continuing to rise globally. For women of reproductive age diagnosed with early-stage disease or endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia, fertility-preserving treatment should be considered to maintain the possibility of future childbearing. Effective fertility-sparing management requires a multidisciplinary approach that includes patient education, reduction in risk factors, accurate molecular and histological classification to guide targeted therapies, assisted reproductive technologies to improve early conception rates, and attention to the psycho-sexual well-being of patients to support treatment adherence. <b>Methods:</b> This retrospective cohort study analysed the clinicopathological features and treatment outcomes of thirteen patients who received fertility-preserving therapy between 2018 and 2023. <b>Results:</b> The mean age of the patients (<i>n</i> = 13) was 34.4 years, with a range of 20 to 41 years. The overall treatment response rate was 76.9%, including 69.2% complete and 7.7% partial responses. Stable disease was observed in 15.4% of cases, while progression occurred in 7.7%. Among those who achieved complete remission, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) was initiated in four cases, with two ongoing as of the time of data analysis. In one of the cases, after two unsuccessful assisted reproductive attempts, spontaneous conception occurred, resulting in the birth of a child. <b>Conclusions:</b> Our findings support the feasibility and success of fertility-preserving treatment in carefully selected patients, allowing the preservation of reproductive potential alongside oncological care.

CancersVol. 17(21)
University of Debrecen (HU)
Openalex Percentile: Top 61%
Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
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