Will stem cells from fat and growth factors from blood bring new hope to female patients with reproductive disorders?

Reprod Biol. 2021 Jun;21(2):100472. doi: 10.1016/j.repbio.2020.100472. Epub 2021 Feb 24.

Abstract

Female reproductive system disorders (FRSD) with or without infertility are prevalent women's health problems with a variety of treatment approaches including surgery and hormone therapy. It currently considering to sub-branch of regenerative medicine including stem cells or growth factors injection-based delivery treatment might be improved female reproductive health life. The most common products used for these patients treatment are autologous cell or platelet-based products from patients, including platelet-rich plasma, plasma rich in growth factor, platelet-rich fibrin, and stromal vascular fraction. In this review, we discuss each of the above products used in treatment of FRSD and critically evaluate the clinical outcome.

Keywords: Growth factors; Platelet-based treatment; Regenerative medicine; Reproductive disorders; Stromal vascular fraction.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / therapy*
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Stem Cells / classification*
  • Stem Cells / physiology