How do you approach contraception and pregnancy counseling in women of childbearing age with Desmoid tumors who may be contemplating future pregnancy?
Since desmoid tumors are associated with high estrogen states, is there an optimal contraception approach? Is there an optimal time for pregnancy? How do you monitor during pregnancy? Do underlying inherited genetic conditions such as FAP influence your approach?
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Medical Oncology · Emory University
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Sporadic desmoid tumors have a propensity (80% of cases) for women of childbearing age and they do seem to come up during and after pregnancy. Here are my thoughts on contraception and pregnancy for women with desmoid tumors.
1. Norethindrone pill. This is not specific to people with desmoids. I am a...
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