The Silent Threat to Women's Fertility: Uncovering the Devastating Effects of Oxidative Stress.

antioxidants diminished ovarian reserve endometriosis oxidative stress polycystic ovary syndrome

Journal

Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
ISSN: 2076-3921
Titre abrégé: Antioxidants (Basel)
Pays: Switzerland
ID NLM: 101668981

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
26 Jul 2023
Historique:
received: 29 06 2023
revised: 18 07 2023
accepted: 24 07 2023
medline: 26 8 2023
pubmed: 26 8 2023
entrez: 26 8 2023
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Oxidative stress (OS), which arises through an imbalance between the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant defenses, plays a key role in the pathophysiology of female infertility, with the latter constituting just one of a number of diseases linked to OS as a potential cause. The aim of the present article is to review the literature regarding the association between OS and female infertility. Among the reproductive diseases considered are endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), while environmental pollutants, lifestyle variables, and underlying medical conditions possibly resulting in OS are additionally examined. Current evidence points to OS likely contributing to the pathophysiology of the above reproductive disorders, with the amount of damage done by OS being influenced by such variables as duration and severity of exposure and the individual's age and genetic predisposition. Also discussed are the processes via which OS may affect female fertility, these including DNA damage and mitochondrial dysfunction. Finally, the last section of the manuscript contains an evaluation of treatment options, including antioxidants and lifestyle modification, capable of minimizing OS in infertile women. The prime message underlined by this review is the importance of considering OS in the diagnosis and treatment of female infertility. Further studies are, nevertheless required to identify the best treatment regimen and its ideal duration.

Identifiants

pubmed: 37627485
pii: antiox12081490
doi: 10.3390/antiox12081490
pmc: PMC10451552
pii:
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article Review

Langues

eng

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Auteurs

Aris Kaltsas (A)

Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece.

Athanasios Zikopoulos (A)

Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece.

Efthalia Moustakli (E)

Laboratory of Medical Genetics in Clinical Practice, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece.

Athanasios Zachariou (A)

Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece.

Georgia Tsirka (G)

Laboratory of Medical Genetics in Clinical Practice, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece.

Chara Tsiampali (C)

Independent Researcher, 55131 Thessaloniki, Greece.

Natalia Palapela (N)

Medical Faculty, Medical University of Sofia, 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria.

Nikolaos Sofikitis (N)

Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece.

Fotios Dimitriadis (F)

Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.

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