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Abstract

Medicine

Establishment of an Experimental Mouse Model of Endometrioma to Study its Related Infertility

Published: April 5th, 2024

DOI:

10.3791/66240

1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2Reproduction and Development, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 3School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 4Chinese University of Hong Kong-Sichuan University Joint Laboratory in Reproductive Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Abstract

Endometrioma (OMA), a subtype of endometriosis characterized by the formation of endometriotic cysts in the ovaries, affects 17-44% of individuals diagnosed with endometriosis. Women with OMA often experience compromised fertility, yet the exact mechanisms underlying OMA-associated infertility remain unclear. Notably, existing animal models simulate superficial peritoneal endometriosis (SUP) and deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), leaving a notable gap in research focused on OMA. In response to the gap of knowledge, this paper introduces a pioneering OMA-simulating mouse model and provides a comprehensive description of the techniques and procedures employed in the model. With a high success rate of 83% and ovarian lesion specificity, this model holds significant promise for advancing our understanding of OMA, particularly in the context of infertility. It offers a valuable platform for conducting targeted research into OMA-associated fertility challenges, potentially paving the way for improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in the field of reproductive medicine.

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