Progresses in the application of autologous platelet-rich concentrate in female fertility remodeling

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2025.04.009

Abstract

Abstract: Female infertility is recognized as a global public health issue by the World Health Organization. Female fertility remodeling includes ovarian function reconstruction and uterus/endometrium reconstruction, etc. It is emerging as a hot technology since it is ready to prepare autologous platelet-rich concentrate and it is safer and more acceptable in autologous application. It plays an important role in regenerative medicine, and it is currently widely applied in maxillofacial and plastic surgery, dermatology and other clinical practices. This article mainly reviews the progresses of the application of autologous platelet-rich concentrate in female fertility remodeling.

Key words: autologous platelet-rich concentrate, female fertility remodeling, uterine adhesion, thin endometrium, premature ovarian insufficiency, cryopreserved ovarian tissue transplantation

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Cheng Jiaojiao, Ruan Xiangyan, Du Juan, Jin Fengyu, Gu Muqing, Li Yanglu. Progresses in the application of autologous platelet-rich concentrate in female fertility remodeling[J]. Journal of Capital Medical University, doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2025.04.009.

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