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[Protective effect of estrogen against chemotherapy-induced ovarian damage in rats].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the protective effect of estrogen against cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced ovarian failure in female rats.

METHODS: Sixty female Wistar rats (2-3 months old) were randomized into 4 groups to receive treatments with normal saline, CTX, estradiol (E2) or CTX+E2. Serum estradiol and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) concentrations were measured regularly in the 4 groups, and the weight of the ovary and uterus, follicle number and mean diameter of the follicles were compared.

RESULTS: Compared with CTX+EE2 group, the CTX group showed significantly increased FSH levels and decreased EE2 levels (P<0.05). The weight of the ovary and uterus and follicle number were significantly lower in CTX group than in CTX+EE2 group (P<0.05). No obvious differences in the indexes were found between the control and CTX+E2 groups.

CONCLUSION: Estrogen administration provides protection against CTX-induced ovarian damage in rats.

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