Pregnancy outcomes after high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment for uterine fibroids before conception

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.2095-3259.2026.01.009

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The choice of preconception treatment for uterine fibroids closely correlates with pregnancy outcomes. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is an emerging minimally invasive therapy, which has attracted increasing attention. This review summarizes the research advances regarding the indications for HIFU in the treatment of uterine fibroids, the optimal timing of conception after treatment, pregnancy outcomes, and delivery-related considerations, aiming to provide evidence-based references for clinical practice.

Key words: Leiomyoma, High-intensity focused ultrasound, Pregnancy

Yueyang Wang, Yan Cai. Pregnancy outcomes after high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment for uterine fibroids before conception[J]. Chinese Journal of Obstetric Emergency(Electronic Edition), 2026, 15(01): 38-42.

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