Successful pregnancy after reconstructive surgery for a woman with complete cervical and vaginal agenesis - a case report and literature review. [Review]

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All Authors

Tamblyn, JA.
Salahuddin, S.
Morley, LC.
Balen, AH.

LTHT Author

Tamblyn, Jennifer
Salahuddin, Syed
Morley, Lara
Balen, Adam

LTHT Department

Women's Services
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Centre for Reproductive Medicine
Leeds Children's Hospital
Paediatric Surgery

Non Medic

Publication Date

2026

Item Type

Journal Article
Case Reports
Review

Language

Subject

PAEDIATRICS , PREGNANCY

Subject Headings

Abstract

Congenital cervical agenesis is a rare but important obstructive cause of primary amenorrhoea. Initial diagnosis is often delayed. With advances in reconstructive surgery, fertility restoration is now a realistic option for some women. We present a case of complete cervical and vaginal agenesis diagnosed in a 16-year-old girl who presented with cyclical pelvic pain and primary amenorrhoea. Following successful vaginoplasty and direct uterovaginal anastomosis, regular, pain-free menses, and later, uncomplicated sexual intercourse was achieved. Following a 10-year period of primary infertility and unsuccessful assisted reproduction treatment, natural pregnancy was achieved with the birth of a healthy male infant by caesarean section at term. This report aims to highlight the potential complexities of both natural and assisted conception following corrective uterine surgery. The importance of an individualised, multi-disciplinary approach to care is also highlighted.

Journal

Human Fertility