Knowledge Mapping of Stem Cell Therapy for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: A Bibliometric Analysis (2000-2023)

Background: Premature Ovarian Failure (POI), a prevalent gynecological, endocrine disease, significantly impairs the reproductive health of women of childbearing age and presents a formidable challenge to clinicians. Until now, there has been a lack of effective treatments to fundamentally improve ovarian function in patients with POI. Stem cell therapy has emerged as a promising treatment in the field of POI, with notable research progress achieved to date.

Objective: This review sought to analyze the current status and hotspots of research on stem cell therapy for POI, forecasting future directions through bibliometrics.

Methods: Research related to stem cell therapy for POI from 2000 to 2023 was searched in the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database by setting subject-term, and the literature was analyzed econometrically using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the R package "bibliometrix."

Results: According to our search and screening strategy, 203 pieces of literature related to stem cell therapy for POI were obtained and analyzed. There is a marked annual increase in publications, with a particularly rapid ascent in recent years. China has become the most prolific country in this field, with 136 publications. Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked first among many universities and institutions in terms of the number of publications and citations. Stem Cell Research & Therapy was the most popular and influential journal in the field of stem cell therapy for POI. Lai Dongmei has published the most papers, while Liu Te boasts the highest frequency of co-citations. Investigation into the mechanisms of exosomes derived from stem cells and their associated signaling pathways is anticipated to be a crucial research topic in stem cell therapy for POI.

Conclusion: This review offers the first comprehensive and systematic analysis of the field of stem cell therapy for POI, with a visual representation of the findings. By summarizing the current status and projecting forthcoming trends, this study aims to offer guidance and a reference for scholars in the field.