Progestogen treatment options for early endometrial cancer

Abstract

Objective Premenopausal women with early endometrial cancer may wish to maintain their fertility, and for some patients non-surgical treatment options may be attractive. We have examined our own experience with such patients, as there are limited published data so far to support clear guidelines in this area. Design Retrospective analysis of a case series. Setting Case series from a specialist gynaecological oncology unit in a major tertiary referral hospital. Sample Sixteen patients receiving progestogen therapy for stage-1 endometrial cancer. Methods We reviewed our experience of all patients receiving progestogen therapy for stage-1 endometrial cancer, and we particularly examined their c..