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Pregnancy after bone marrow transplantation

S C Gulati1, C Van Poznak

  • 1New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center, New York, USA. gulati1@aol.com

Journal of Clinical Oncology : Official Journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
|May 20, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Pregnancy after bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is possible, with over 250 reported births. Fertility concerns for BMT survivors require careful counseling regarding potential complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) involves high-dose chemotherapy and radiation.
  • These treatments can lead to gonadal dysfunction and impact fertility.
  • BMT patients are often young and desire a normal quality of life, including parenthood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the occurrence of pregnancy following bone marrow transplantation.
  • To assess the feasibility of conception and childbirth in BMT survivors.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review of reported pregnancies in the BMT population.
  • Analysis of case reports and series studies published in English.

Main Results:

  • Over 250 offspring have been reported from BMT recipients.
  • Multiple case reports and series studies confirm successful pregnancies post-BMT.

Conclusions:

  • Pregnancy is achievable for many bone marrow transplant survivors.
  • Counseling BMT patients on fertility, pregnancy risks, and birth defects is crucial and complex.
  • Further investigation is needed to address the evolving complexities of fertility and pregnancy in BMT survivors.

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