Hypoparathyroidism and assisted reproductive technology: considerations while undergoing ovarian hyperstimulation

Hypoparathyroidism (hypoPTH) is a rare disease that requires diligent adherence to treatment regimens to prevent hypocalcemia but also treatment-induced hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria. The menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and lactation can all impact calcium homeostasis but there is little known regard...

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Published inCurrent opinion in endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity
Main Authors Arkfeld, Christopher K, Mannstadt, Michael, Mahalingaiah, Shruthi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 18.09.2024
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Summary:Hypoparathyroidism (hypoPTH) is a rare disease that requires diligent adherence to treatment regimens to prevent hypocalcemia but also treatment-induced hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria. The menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and lactation can all impact calcium homeostasis but there is little known regarding the impact of ovarian stimulation. Furthermore, the limited reports suggest no clear association between menstrual phase and calcium balance among those with hypoPTH. With increasing patient utilization of assisted reproductive technology (ART), there is a need for better understanding the care required for patients with hypoparathyroidism pursuing fertility technology. There is currently no literature available on patients with hypoparathyroidism and the impact of controlled ovarian stimulation on calcium homeostasis. We present information regarding physiologic changes in pregnancy that impact calcium homeostasis and the first case presentation of a patient with hypoparathyroidism pursuing ART. This article provides the first insights and guidance when providing fertility care for patients with hypoparathyroidism.
ISSN:1752-2978
DOI:10.1097/MED.0000000000000887