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Sexual & Reproductive Health
Pregnancy achieved in fertile partners of patients after prostate brachytherapy
December 15th, 2005
Pregnancy may still be achieved in fertile partners of patients after prostate brachytherapy. In a recent article published in the journal BJU International, scientists in the United States detailed a study conducted "to examine several cases of unusual and unexpected pregnancy in the female partners of men treated with brachytherapy for cancer of the prostate. Self-reported pregnancy of partners of patients who had had prostate brachytherapy was assessed." "The dosimetry to the testicles and sperm counts were used to examine the feasibility of pregnancy in the partners. Three reported cases of pregnancy showed the men to have viable counts of...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-12-15)
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