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This research aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of fertility preservation in adolescent females with sickle cell anemia undergoing curative therapies.

December 8, 2025BloodOpen Access

Successful fertility preservation during curative therapy in female adolescent sickle cell anemia patients

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SRStacey Rifkin-Zenenberg LDLane F. Donnelly

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Findings show fertility preservation is safe in adolescent females with sickle cell anemia, indicating careful strategies can minimize risks of vaso-occlusive crises and thromboembolic events.

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This research aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of fertility preservation in adolescent females with sickle cell anemia undergoing curative therapies.
Two female adolescents with homozygous SS disease underwent oocyte retrieval after a fertility preservation regimen.
Progestin suppression and individualized gonadotropin dosing were utilized for hormonal stimulation.
Management included hydroxyurea discontinuation, transfusion therapy, and prophylactic anticoagulation.
No vaso-occlusive crises or thrombotic complications were reported during the procedures.
Hemoglobin levels were maintained appropriately, with Hgb S levels reduced to under 30% prior to preservation.
Both patients successfully underwent oocyte retrieval with no severe complications.

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Rifkin-Zenenberg et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693624d44fa91c937236cfac https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-6531

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Findings show fertility preservation is safe in adolescent females with sickle cell anemia, indicating careful strategies can minimize risks of vaso-occlusive crises and thromboembolic events.

Successful fertility preservation during curative therapy in female adolescent sickle cell anemia patients

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Successful fertility preservation during curative therapy in female adolescent sickle cell anemia patients

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