Analysis of factors affecting pregnancy outcomes in patients with adenomyosis after high intensity focused ultrasound ablation: a retrospective study

Rong Ma, Diego Armando Burgos Briones, Min Zou, Yu Xiong, Jin Bai, Lian Zhang
International journal of hyperthermia : the official journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group · 2024 · vol. 41(1) , pp. 2390124 · doi:10.1080/02656736.2024.2390124 · PMID:39159942 · W4401712474
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This retrospective study found that high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) may improve fertility in adenomyosis patients, though pelvic adhesion, prior infertility, and lesion volume negatively impact pregnancy, while IVF-ET after GnRHa treatment improves conception rates.

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OBJECTIVES: To investigate all pregnancies and analyze the factors influencing pregnancy outcomes in patients with adenomyosis after high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 231 patients with adenomyosis who completed HIFU and wished to conceive were enrolled. The symptom improvement and information of pregnancy were recorded during the follow-up period. Factors influencing pregnancy outcomes were analyzed using multivariate regression analysis and survival analysis. RESULTS: < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: HIFU seems to have a beneficial effect on fertility of patients with adenomyosis. Pelvic adhesion, infertility history, and large adenomyotic lesion volume have adverse effects on pregnancy, but IVF-ET following GnRHa after HIFU could increase the pregnancy chance.

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adenomyosisinfertility

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Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Adenomyosis High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation

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