Value of Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine System (LNG-IUS) in the Fertility-preserving Treatment of Atypical Endometrial Hyperplasia and Early Endometrial Carcinoma
Primary end points: This clinical trial is aimed to analyze the effectiveness of Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine System (LNG-IUS, Mirena®) in the fertility-sparing treatment of atypical endometrial hyperplasia and early endometrial carcinoma, including pathology response and pregnancy outcome. Second end points: To analyze the appearances of side-effects.
• ≤40 years of age:
• Having a strong desire for fertility preservation;
• Histological diagnosis is confirmed as well-differentiated (grade 1) endometrioid adenocarcinoma by the designated gynecological pathologists, and the progesterone receptors (PgRs) is positive in immunohistochemistry;
• Disease limited to the endometrium (stage 1A) on MRI;
• Serum CA125/199 level is within normal limit (Laparoscopic exploration to rule out ovarian tumor or another metastasis if necessary);
• Patients should have undergone counseling to learn fertility-preserving treatment is not standard of care for the treatment of EC, volunteered to participate in this study, signed the informed consent form, and agreed to participated in clinical follow-up.
• ≤ 40 years of age
• Having a strong desire for fertility preservation
• Histological diagnosis is confirmed as atypical endometrial hyperplasia (EAH) by the designated gynecological pathologists
• Having volunteered to participate in this study, signed the informed consent form, and agreed to participate in clinical follow-up