Low-intensity Pulsed Ultrasound: A Promising Strategy for the Treatment of POI

Abstract

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a complex endocrine disorder characterized by premature depletion of ovarian follicles, and resulting in ovarian failure and decreased fertility. Conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) alleviates menopausal symptoms but carries potential risks, such as breast malignancies, and does not restore ovarian endocrine function. As a noninvasive physical therapy, low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) regulates cell proliferation, apoptosis, inflammation, and angiogenesis through mechanical stress, cavitation effects, and microstreaming, thus providing a novel therapeutic avenue for POI. In this review, we systematically analyze recent advances in the application of LIPUS in POI, demonstrating its mechanism of regulating ovarian function. We also analyze the combination of LIPUS with other therapies for POI and discuss prospects for LIPUS-based treatments.

Keywords

Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound / premature ovarian insufficiency / stem cell therapy / tissue restoration / traditional Chinese medicine

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