Unveiling the Impact of COVID-19 on Ovarian Function and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: A Systematic Review
Biomedicines,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(2), С. 407 - 407
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Premature
ovarian
insufficiency
(POI)
is
a
disorder
that
affects
women
under
the
age
of
40.
It
characterized
by
decreased
function,
elevated
gonadotropin
levels,
and
estradiol.
SARS-CoV-2
disrupts
function
largely
through
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
immunological
dysregulation,
which
are
enhanced
its
entrance
into
tissues
via
ACE2
receptors.
The
purpose
this
comprehensive
review
was
to
investigate
molecular
pathways
link
infection
POI
analyze
their
consequences
for
reserve
fertility.
Methods:
We
searched
databases
such
as
PubMed,
Scopus,
EMBASE,
Google
Scholar
papers
published
between
2020
2024.
Eligible
studies
investigated
effects
on
including
hormonal
indicators
anti-Müllerian
hormone
(AMH)
follicle-stimulating
(FSH),
oocyte
quality,
reserve.
data
were
compiled
complete
examination
molecules
clinical
findings.
Increased
inflammatory
indicators,
interleukin-6
NLRP3
inflammasome
activation,
impaired
homeostasis.
Anti-SARS-CoV-2
antibodies
in
follicular
fluid
could
have
quality.
Observational
showed
transitory
decreases
AMH
changed
FSH
levels
following
infection,
with
variable
antral
follicle
count
IVF
results.
Changes
lipid
profiles
VEGF
expression
emphasized
virus's
influence
angiogenesis
microenvironment.
Conclusions:
impairs
causing
disruption,
thereby
increasing
incidence
POI.
While
most
alterations
temporary,
long-term
reproductive
remain
unknown.
Continuous
monitoring
specific
treatments
required
reduce
risks
associated
COVID-19.
Язык: Английский
Damage mechanisms of bisphenols on the quality of mammalian oocytes
Human Reproduction,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 20, 2024
Abstract
The
extensive
use
of
bisphenols
in
the
plastics
industry
globally
is
a
major
growing
concern
for
human
health.
Bisphenol
compounds
are
easily
leached
out
from
plastic
containers
to
food,
beverages,
and
drinking
water
contaminate
natural
environment.
Daily
exposure
bisphenol
increases
their
load
impairs
various
organs,
including
reproductive
system.
directly
or
indirectly
affect
ovarian
functions,
such
as
folliculogenesis,
steroidogenesis,
oogenesis,
thereby
oocyte
quality.
A
(BPA)
its
structural
analogues
act
endocrine
disruptors
induce
generation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
within
ovary.
Excess
levels
ROS
death
pathways
follicular
steroidogenic
cells
steroidogenesis.
reduced
level
estradiol-17β
growth
development
that
reduces
number
quality
oocytes.
In
addition,
excess
fluid
trigger
meiotic
instability,
which
further
deteriorates
high
generates
oxidative
stress
triggers
germ
well
oocytes,
induces
atresia,
depletes
reserve.
Although
evidence
indicates
destructive
effects
at
ovary,
potential
underlying
mechanisms
deteriorate
remain
poorly
understood.
Therefore,
this
review
summarizes
by
cause
damage
impair
quality,
women's
fertility.
Язык: Английский