State of the Art: Regenerative Therapies in Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
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https://doi.org/10.47464/MetroCiencia/vol33/3/2025/13-27Keywords:
premature ovarian insufficiency, mesenchymal stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, regenerative therapy, folliculogenesis, 3D bioprintingAbstract
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a condition characterized by the premature loss of ovarian function before the age of 40, affecting fertility and endocrine homeostasis. Conventional therapeutic options, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and oocyte donation, do not restore ovarian function. In this context, regenerative therapies based on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) have emerged as innovative approaches with the potential to reactivate folliculogenesis and improve ovarian function.
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