Open AccessA Preliminary Study on the Mechanism of Premature Ovarian Failure
Author(s) -
Tian Tang,
Jinghan Yang,
Siyuan Jing
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
proceedings of anticancer research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2208-3553
pISSN - 2208-3545
DOI - 10.26689/par.v5i4.2318
Subject(s) - premature ovarian failure , etiology , medicine , amenorrhea , endocrine system , premature menopause , libido , population , infertility , physiology , menopause , gynecology , biology , pregnancy , hormone , environmental health , genetics
Premature ovarian failure (POF) refers to the failure of ovaries which causes amenorrhea before the age of 40. It is characterized by primary or secondary amenorrhea along with elevated blood gonadotropin levels and decreased estrogen levels with varying degrees of low estrogen symptoms such as hot flashes and sweating, facial flushing, reduced libido, and so on. Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a common endocrine disease in gynecology. The incidence of POF is increasing year by year and the affected population increasingly involves the younger-aged groups. Its etiology is complex and diverse involving many factors such as genetics, immunity, medical treatment, environment endocrine disruptors, etc. It is also affected by long-term smoking, alcohol intake, and other behaviors which damage patients’ physical and mental health. In recent years, the effects of gene therapy in restoring ovarian function and improving fertility in animal experiments have provided a new direction for POF patients. This article discusses the etiology and possible pathogenesis of POF and BRCA from various aspects as well as summarizes the recent research status and progress of new treatment methods of POF.