Female Infertility
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Role of Reactive oxygen species in female infertility
Free radicals or Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are highly reactive molecules produced in the cell as a part of homeostasis or byproducts of biochemical reactions that play important roles in the maintenance of the organism. In recent years the role of ROS has shown a role in the normal functioning of the reproduction system however its role in the pathogenesis of infertility in females is a matter of concern. It is known that in Read More... -
Premature ovarian failure
The symptoms of premature ovarian failure are similar to those experienced by a woman going through menopause. It causes the ovaries to stop working prematurely at the age of 40. It also goes by the name of primary ovarian insufficiency and hypergonadotropic hypogonadism or simply premature menopause which is different form menopause. Early menopause, premature menopause and/or premature ovarian failure are other terminologies are used to Read More... -
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a situation that prevents the ovaries to produce eggs. On standard, women with polycystic ovary syndrome are 60% are also insulin resistant meaning that insulin in their bodies does not work well. Because of this insulin resistance, women with the polycystic ovary syndrome are also at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, some women with polycystic ovary syndrome are reproductively and metabol Read More...
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