by Katie Brighton – Technology Networks
With cancer rates among young adults on the rise, the number of people experiencing infertility as a result of chemotherapy is also expected to increase. Yet, there are currently no therapies available to restore fertility after chemotherapy.
Stem cell therapy could be used to restore fertility and healthy hormone levels after ovarian failure – due to a genetic condition or following chemotherapy – according to results from a preclinical study in mice. The research was conducted by a team from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and published in eBioMedicine.