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ArticleAnnals of hematology2020

The management of gynecological complications in long-term survivors after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation-a single-center real-life experience.

Łukasz Klasa, Alicja Sadowska-Klasa, Agnieszka Piekarska, Dariusz Wydra, Jan Maciej Zaucha

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Article in Annals of hematology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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8citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 18 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Pregnancy after cancer: FIGO Best practice advice.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2025
    Guideline
  2. Gynaecological complications and vulvovaginal graft-versus-host disease after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a retrospective study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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  4. Vulvar and Vaginal Graft-Versus-Host Disease: prevalence and repercussions on vaginal microbiota.Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Łukasz KlasaDepartment of Gynecology, Oncological Gynecology and Gynecological Endocrinology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3175-2008
Alicja Sadowska-KlasaDepartment of Hematology and Transplantology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland. a.sadowska@gumed.edu.pl.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7752-5839
Agnieszka PiekarskaDepartment of Hematology and Transplantology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1593-8005
Dariusz WydraDepartment of Gynecology, Oncological Gynecology and Gynecological Endocrinology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4510-9558
Jan Maciej ZauchaDepartment of Hematology and Transplantology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0986-8936
Gdańsk Medical University · PL

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In everyday gynecological practice, there is an unmet need to manage survivors after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT). The major gynecological complications include premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) of the anogenital zone (cGVHDgyn), and secondary neoplasms. Aiming to assess a real-life scale of problems associated with HCT, we performed a detailed analysis of a consecutive series of females after allo-HCT who were referred for a routine gynecological evaluation. The study includes 38 females after allo-HCT in whom gynecological examination with cervical smear and USG were performed, followed by colposcopy according to NCCN guidelines. NIH scoring system was used to classify a grade of cGVHDgyn. The incidence of cGVHD was 71% whereas GVHDgyn was 29%, including 5 patients with score 3 at the time of diagnosis. The other manifestations (frequently noted) included the skin, mucosa, eyes, and liver. Menopause was diagnosed in 93% females, and in 81% of them, POI criteria were fulfilled. Ovarian function resumed in 2 cases. The rate of abnormal cytology was 26%: 4 ASCUS, 1 AGUS, 1 LSIL, 3 HSIL/ASC-H, and one cytological suspicion of cervical cancer. GVHDgyn was documented in 10 patients, and 6 of them had abnormal cervical cytology. Early topical estrogen therapy led to a significant reduction in vaginal dryness (p < 0.05), dyspareunia (p < 0.05), and less frequent cGVHDgyn (p < 0.05). GVHDgyn develops in about 30% of long-term allo-HCT survivors. Topical estrogens and hormonal replacement therapy alleviate symptoms and prevent the occurrence of severe consequences of menopause.

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Disease ManagementSurvivorsAdolescentAdultFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGenital Diseases, FemaleHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHumansMiddle AgedTransplantation, HomologousYoung AdultAbnormal cytologyGynecological GVHDHematopoietic cell transplantationPOI

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PMID32342133
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