Current perspectives on premature ovarian failure
- Authors: Tarasova A.I.1, Pervushova M.S.1, Kirilenko Y.V.1, Denisenko M.V.2, Sosnova E.A.1
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Affiliations:
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
- MD GROUP Clinical Hospital «Mother and Child»
- Pages: 162-171
- Section: Reviews
- Submitted: 23.01.2025
- Accepted: 25.02.2025
- Published: 11.05.2025
- URL: https://archivog.com/2313-8726/article/view/646602
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/aog646602
- EDN: https://elibrary.ru/ZOXJMY
- ID: 646602
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Abstract
Premature ovarian failure is a complex and multifactorial condition, the main clinical sign of which is persistent or intermittent amenorrhea lasting for at least four months. This condition is diagnosed at an age of up to 40 years. The relevance of this article lies in a more detailed examination of the causes, pathogenesis, and key clinical symptoms of premature ovarian failure. Particular attention is given to early diagnosis in women of young and middle reproductive age in order to optimize management strategies in the context of reproductive goals, as well as to the current state of scientific research. The review highlights several emerging therapeutic approaches that have shown promising results, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, exosome-based therapy, in vitro follicle activation, stem cell therapy, microRNA-based strategies, and mitochondrial-targeted therapy. These experimental treatment strategies aim to stimulate oogenesis and folliculogenesis by enhancing natural biochemical pathways (neo-oofolliculogenesis) and improving the ovarian microenvironment.
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About the authors
A. I. Tarasova
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Author for correspondence.
Email: tarasova.a.2801@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0007-7764-7696
Russian Federation, Moscow
M. S. Pervushova
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Email: masha.pervushova@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0005-9325-3713
Russian Federation, Moscow
Ya. V. Kirilenko
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Email: yanchik15320155@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0004-1512-0707
Russian Federation, Moscow
M. V. Denisenko
MD GROUP Clinical Hospital «Mother and Child»
Email: margarita_pmc@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0007-7731-5114
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, MoscowE. A. Sosnova
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Email: sosnova-elena@inbox.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1732-6870
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Professor
Russian Federation, MoscowReferences
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