What Researchers Did
Researchers investigated the effect of adjuvant hyperbaric oxygen therapy on ovarian function in 60 patients undergoing laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy, comparing it to standard care plus Kuntai capsules.
What They Found
While AMH, E2, and AFC levels decreased and FSH and LH levels increased in both groups post-surgery compared to baseline, adjuvant hyperbaric oxygen therapy significantly improved postoperative ovarian reserve function. Patients receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy demonstrated better maintenance of ovarian function markers at the first and third menstrual cycles after surgery, with statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) compared to the control group.
Canadian Relevance
This study was conducted outside of Canada and does not have a direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
The study's findings are limited by its relatively small sample size of 60 patients and single-center design.