Why the study?
What are the pregnancy outcomes, fertility, and menstrual cycle characteristics in women after Fontan palliation?
What are the pregnancy outcomes, fertility, and menstrual cycle characteristics in women after Fontan palliation?
Women with Fontan palliation can complete pregnancy, but face high rates of miscarriages, significant maternal/fetal complications, infertility, and menstrual disorders.
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High miscarriage and complication rates support preconception counseling in Fontan patients; leaves open optimal fertility strategies pending larger prospective data.
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