Active clinical trials for "Primary Ovarian Insufficiency"

Background: In human DNA, the Fragile X (FMR1) gene helps to regulate the nervous and reproductive systems. If the gene is abnormal, it can cause different kinds of problems, such as abnormal menstrual periods, decreased fertility, muscle tremors, and mental retardation. An abnormal FMR1 gene can also make a person more susceptible to other medical conditions, such as thyroid problems, high blood pressure, seizures, and depression. More research is needed on how abnormalities in the FMR1 gene can lead to these problems, and how often these problems appear in individuals with an abnormal FMR1 gene. Researchers are interested in developing a patient registry of women who have an abnormality in the FMR1 gene. This registry will allow researchers to follow participants over time and study possible effects of this abnormality on their general and reproductive health. Objectives: - To develop a patient registry of women with an abnormal FMR1 gene and monitor their general and reproductive health. Eligibility: - Women at least 18 years of age who have an abnormal FMR1 gene on the X chromosome. Design: The following groups of women will be eligible for screening for this study: Those who have a family member with Fragile X Syndrome or mental retardation Those who have (or have a family member who has) primary ovarian insufficiency, also known as premature menopause Those who have (or have a family member who has) certain neurological problems such as tremors or Parkinson's disease. Eligible participants will be scheduled for an initial study visit at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center. Participants who have regular menstrual periods should schedule the visit between days 3 and 8 of the menstrual cycle; those who do not have regular periods may have the visit at any time of the month. In addition, all estrogen-based treatments (such as birth control pills) must be stopped for 2 weeks prior to the study visit. Participants will have a full physical examination, provide a medical history, and provide blood samples for immediate and future testing. Participants will return for yearly visits for the same tests for as long as the study continues. Participants who have or develop primary ovarian insufficiency related to the FMR1 gene will also have tests to measure bone thickness and will have a vaginal ultrasound to examine the ovaries. These tests will be scheduled for a separate visit, and will be repeated every 5 years for the duration of the study.

Premature ovarian failure (POF), also known as premature ovarian insufficiency, primary ovarian insufficiency (this is the most accurate term as some women may still conceive), premature menopause, hypergonadotropic hypogonadism is defined as failure of the ovary to function adequately in a woman younger than 40 years, in its role either as an endocrine organ or as a reproductive organ, a condition characterized by amenorrhea, hypoestrogenism, and elevated serum gonadotropin levels (which demonstrate that the ovaries are no longer responding to circulating FSH by producing estrogen and developing fertile eggs) in women younger than 40 years. This condition occurs in approximately 1% of women and it has important physical and psychological consequences/impact in those patients. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of the transplantation of bone marrow derived stem cells into ovarian tissue for treatment of premature ovarian failure and to assess their ability to differentiate into germ cells.

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a life-changing condition that affects women in their reproductive age. There is a lack of reports which focus on how to improve the reproductive outcome of these women who wish to conceive spontaneously or use assisted conception with their own oocytes. However, one could surmise that it is important to lower gonadotropin levels into the physiological range before embarking on any treatment, even if natural conception is the only choice for the woman/couple.

This study aims to recover ovarian function in POF/POI patients. With this pueprose we designed a study protocol including two arms: ASCOT arm, were patients receive the stem cell mobilization treatment with Granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) followed by apheresis and ovarian artery catheterism to selectively infuse the stem cells into the ovary and the G-CSF arm including patients that receive the mobilization treatment but not the ovarian artery catheterism to selectively infuse the cells into the ovary.

Background: - Women with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) have ovaries that stopped working normally before they turned 40. This usually causes infertility, which challenges many women with the condition to ask themselves, Why me? This kind of question is about our human existence, or what some call an existential view of life. Researchers have learned that spirituality and finding existential purpose help women with POI. So does meeting other women with the same problem. Researchers want to find new ways to help women with POI cope with it. Objective: - To develop and test a practice for women with POI called Deep Reading. Eligibility: - Women enrolled in another POI protocol, who can read and speak English. Design: Participants will first have an individual visit or phone call. They will describe spiritual or existential practices they have done. They will also answer questions about spiritual and existential health and daily functioning. They will join a group for 6 weekly sessions. Each session will be 60 90 minutes. In each group session, a coordinator will teach participants about Deep Reading. They will read a piece of up to 1000 words. They will think about the piece and then talk about it with the group. Between sessions, participants will practice Deep Reading at least once for 15 20 minutes on their own. They will check in once with another group member. They will keep a log of these activities. After session 3, participants will answer questions online about wellbeing and satisfaction. At session 6, participants will answer questions online about wellbeing. They will answer questions about their overall experience. One and 3 months after the sessions end, participants will again complete online wellbeing questionnaires and report on their continued practice of Deep Reading.

60 cases with premature ovarian insufficiency will be randomized to either receive PRP or saline injection in their ovaries. Then follow up by hormonal & ultrasound & clinically to monitor any changes

Stem cells (SC) are the foundation cells for every organ, tissue and cell in the body. They are undifferentiated "blank" cells that do not yet have a specific function. Under proper conditions, they begin to develop into specialized tissue and organs. They are self-sustaining and can replicate themselves for long periods of time. They have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. They serves as a sort of repair system for the body, they can theoretically divide without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person is still alive. Premature ovarian failure (POF) is the loss of ovarian function in women less than 40 years. It is associated with sex steroid deficiency, amenorrhea, infertility and elevated serum gonadotropins. POF occurs in 1 % of women. In majority of cases the underlying cause is not identified. Management essentially involves hormone replacement and infertility treatment. This work aimed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of Autologous MSC transplantation in women suffering from Premature Ovarian Failure.

There is a high incidence of women suffering from Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). One of the most common treatments for POI is hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but HRT doesn't work well, and it has been shown to increase the risk of blood clots in the veins, ovarian cancer, and breast cancer. The ability of MSCs to differentiate into oocyte-like cells has been previously documented. Herein the purpose of this work is to evaluate the therapeutic potential of cell therapy in women suffering from POI.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a modified natural cycle in patients with previous poor response to infertility drugs and high basal FSH, prior to proceeding to oocyte donation or abandoning fertility treatment.

No therapy for infertile patients with premature ovarian failure has been proven effective. Some anecdotal reports have suggested that high dose, long term prednisone (steroid) therapy may be useful in treating autoimmune ovarian failure. However, prednisone, when used in high-doses for long periods of time has substantial side effects, including aseptic necrosis of bone where portions of bone die without the presence of infection and are surrounded by healthy tissue. Aseptic necrosis of bone often requires major surgical treatment. Even with this known level of risk, patients with premature ovarian failure are being treated based on this anecdotal evidence. This study will test the hypothesis that a lower risk therapy (alternate-day, lower dose, shorter-term prednisone) will cause a remission of autoimmune ovarian failure. There is no reliable blood test to identify patients who have premature ovarian failure. Therefore, all patients must undergo a laparoscopic ovarian biopsy to confirm the presence of an auto immune reaction in the ovaries (autoimmune oophoritis). Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that allows doctors to explore the abdomen using a camera-like device called a laparoscope. The procedure has been used clinically by some reproductive endocrinologists to identify patients with premature ovarian failure who have an autoimmune mechanism for the disorder. The treatment will be deemed successful based on the return of ovulation as determined by weekly serum progesterone levels.