[Development of tumor treatment-related premature ovarian failure and ovarian function reconstruction]

Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2009 Nov;23(11):1393-6.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the reason of tumor treatment-related premature ovarian failure, and to review the progress of ovarian functional reconstruction.

Methods: The literature about the effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy on ovarian function and reconstruct ovarian function was reviewed, analysed and summarized.

Results: Radiotherapy and chemotherapy can both affect ovarian function. The ovarian function reconstruction included fresh ovarian transplantation and ovarian cryopreservation and transplantation. Frequent ovarian cryopreservation was procedure slow-freezing protocols and vitrification protocols. Some laboratory and animal models of ovarian function reconstruction have come to gratifying results.

Conclusion: Ovarian function reconstruction has a potential clinical value and provides a promising future.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Primary Ovarian Insufficiency / etiology
  • Primary Ovarian Insufficiency / physiopathology
  • Primary Ovarian Insufficiency / therapy*
  • Recovery of Function