Efficacy of intraovarian autologous platelet-rich plasma administration in women with low ovarian reserve: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract

Objective: To conduct a systematic examination and meta-analysis of the most reliable data from experimental studies evaluating the efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on low ovarian reserve. Methods: A comprehensive search was performed utilizing pertinent search terms across electronic databases, including PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar. We included studies that assigned infertile women with low ovarian reserve in experimental studies. Ovarian reserve parameters were measured before and after PRP injection into ovaries. The data of each study was retrieved and subsequently compiled. Results: Of 301 articles collected and reviewed, six studies were finally included in the meta-analysis. Following PRP injection, infertile women showed a non-significant increase in anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) level (MD=0.10; 95% CI -0.04, 0.23), a significant increase in antral follicular count (AFC) (MD=1.88; 95% CI 0.47, 3.29), and a non-significant reduction in follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level (MD=-0.22; 95% CI -8.32, 7.87). Conclusions: Autologous PRP may increase AFC, but not AMH. Although it is found beneficial in enhancing ovarian reserve (AFC), further research with strong evidence is still required.

Keywords

• platelet-rich plasma; low ovarian reserve; ovarian rejuvenation