Does having uterine sarcoma affect my chances for reproduction?
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Treatment for uterine sarcoma almost always results in the removal of the uterus and other reproductive organs. In some rare cases, the tumor may be able to be removed without affecting the uterus or ovaries. This leaves a greater risk for the cancer to recur, however, and is not for everyone. You should talk with your doctor about your options if this is a concern for you.
Treatment for uterine sarcoma almost always results in the removal of the uterus and other reproductive organs. In some rare cases, the tumor may be able to be removed without affecting the uterus or ovaries. This leaves a greater risk for the... More -
Dr. John Lipman answered:Yes. Uterine sarcoma is an extremely rare malignant tumor of the uterus. The standard treatment would be to remove the entire uterus (i.e. hysterectomy). While a woman suffering with a uterine sarcoma would not be able to carry/deliver a baby (without her uterus), she could consider in vitro fertilization with her eggs and her husband's sperm and implanting the embryos in a surrogate woman's uterus.Yes. Uterine sarcoma is an extremely rare malignant tumor of the uterus. The standard treatment would be to remove the entire uterus (i.e. hysterectomy). While a woman suffering with a uterine sarcoma would not be able to carry/deliver a baby... More
