Research progresses in fertility and pregnancy management in patients with Turner syndrome

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2023.04.010

Abstract

Abstract: Pregnancy is a key problem for patients with Turner syndrome (TS). Although 4%-7% of TS patients have the possibility of natural pregnancy, most TS patients need oocyte donation and fertility protection (FP). As premature ovarian failure generally occurs early in life of women with TS, and pregnancy can increase the risk of cardiovascular abnormalities, such as aortic dissection or rupture, these patients should be counseled and evaluated as early as possible for discussion of optimal cardiovascular assessment as well as multidisciplinary team management strategies. This supervision mode is also applicable to pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and post-pregnancy. Ovarian tissue cryopreservation is a viable option for FP in young individuals with TS. This review summarizes the research progresses of fertility and pregnancy management for women with TS.

Key words: Turner syndrome, fertility preservation, ovarian tissue cryopreservation, pregnancy risk, pregnancy monitoring

CLC Number:

R711

Zhao Yue, Ruan Xiangyan, Gu Muqing, Cheng Jiaojiao, Wang Yuejiao, Jin Jing. Research progresses in fertility and pregnancy management in patients with Turner syndrome[J]. Journal of Capital Medical University, 2023, 44(4): 561-567.

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