A successful pregnancy in a Turner syndrome with oocyte donation

Advances in reproductive medicine using oocyte donation have made it possible for women with Turner syndrome (TS) to achieve successful pregnancies. These pregnancies carry substantial fetal and maternal risks, with hypertensive disorders or pregnancy and fetal growth restriction common, and an incr...

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Published in:Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology 2012-07, Vol.32 (5), p.419-421
Main Authors: Nwosu, E. C., Brockbank, A., Walkinshaw, S. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Female
Fertilization in Vitro
Genetic disorders
Gestational Age
Humans
In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
In vitro fertilization
Maternal & child health
multidisciplinary team (MDT)
Obstetrics
Oocyte Donation
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - physiopathology
Pregnancy Outcome
Prenatal Care
Reproductive health
Risk Factors
Turner syndrome (TS)
Turner Syndrome - complications
Turner Syndrome - physiopathology
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Summary:Advances in reproductive medicine using oocyte donation have made it possible for women with Turner syndrome (TS) to achieve successful pregnancies. These pregnancies carry substantial fetal and maternal risks, with hypertensive disorders or pregnancy and fetal growth restriction common, and an increased risk of aortic dissection, sometimes fatal, for the woman. Careful prepregnancy assessment and fetal and maternal vigilance during pregnancy is a necessary prerequisite for a successful outcome. We present a case of a woman with Turner syndrome achieving a successful pregnancy from donor oocyte and review the relevant literature.
ISSN:0144-3615
1364-6893
DOI:10.3109/01443615.2012.676695