This is the first report of a male infant with CF in whom prenatal ETI via a heterozygous carrier mother, started in the second trimester and continued postnatally, was associated with preserved exocrine pancreatic function, absence of pulmonary disease, and presence of vas deferens. These findings suggest that prenatal CFTR modulation - even when initiated late in gestation - may alter the trajectory of CF-related organ manifestations, including male reproductive development. Long-term follow-up is essential to determine whether these early benefits translate into sustained preservation of fertility and multiorgan function.
Thee et al. (2026) studied this question.