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ReviewCurrent opinion in endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity2015

Update on primary ovarian insufficiency.

Meghan Hewlett, Shruthi Mahalingaiah

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Review in Current opinion in endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 26 papers.

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26citing papers in PubMed
3.8field-weighted citation impact, top 7% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

26 citing papers in PubMed, 43 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. [Stem cell therapy for premature ovarian insufficiency: a review of clinical evidence and therapeutic strategies].Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences · 2025
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  5. Effect of moxibustion on expression profile of miRNAs in Tripterygium glycoside-induced decreased ovarian reserve.Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan · 2024
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  14. Regenerative Medicine Approaches in Bioengineering Female Reproductive Tissues.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2021
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  17. Decellularization Methods of Ovary in Tissue Engineering.Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2021
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Meghan HewlettDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston Medical Center and Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Shruthi Mahalingaiah
Boston Medical Center · USBoston University · US

Funding

REPRODUCTIVE SCIENTIST TRAINING PROGRAMK12HD000849 · NICHD · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · PI Danny J Schust · 1988 to 2026
$33.2M
NICHD NIH HHS HD000849NICHD NIH HHS K12 HD000849NIEHS NIH HHS L30 ES023231
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewDespite an incidence of 1% among women under the age of 40, primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is still poorly understood. As the variable cause and presentation of POI complicate its management, a standard regimen for treatment remains to be established. However, emerging research has provided new insight on current mainstays of treatment as well as novel management approaches and therapeutic interventions. RECENT

findingsRecent clinical trials in women with POI indicate that the widely used regimen of transdermal estradiol and medroxyprogesterone acetate restores bone mineral density to a level equal to women with normal ovarian function. Further research verifies that compounded bioidentical hormones and androgen supplementation are inadequate in treating POI and lowering risk for long-term sequelae. Additionally, assessing changes in bone turnover markers may be useful for monitoring bone mineral density. Alternative therapies such as acupuncture, dehydroepiandrosterone, and bupropion may be effective in treating the effects of estrogen deficiency at some level, but require further investigation. SUMMARY: Recent updates show promise in improving management methods and reducing risk of long-term sequelae. Additional research that expands upon the most current literature is critical to achieve an evidence-based standard of best practice.

Indexed as

AndrogensBone RemodelingCognitionFemaleFertility PreservationHormone Replacement TherapyHumansPrimary Ovarian InsufficiencyAndrogens

Identifiers

PMID26512773
PMCPMC4883575
OpenAlexW2408861655

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