Late Effect (1st of 1)
Poor blood supply to the uterus, which can cause miscarriages, stillbirth, small and low-birth weight infants, and premature labor
Your risk is greater if:
- You are female and had Wilms' tumor.
- You had a higher treatment dose, especially equal to or greater than 20-30 Gy.
- You were treated before puberty.
Recommended Evaluation
- Possible high-level ultrasound of the pelvic area after puberty, as clinically indicated
Management
- You may need high-risk obstetrical care during pregnancy.
