Hayat Ayaz, Fırat Aşır
Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi - 2025;11(3):160-166
Objective: Ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury in the ovary can cause significant structural damage and compromise ovarian reserve by disrupting follicular integrity. This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of Mangiferin, a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound, in a rat model of ovarian IR injury. Histopathological evaluation, follicle counts, and serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels were used to assess treatment efficacy. Methods: Thirty-two female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into Control, Mangiferin, IR, and IR+ Mangiferin. Ovarian IR was induced by bilateral clamping of the ovarian vasculature for 3 hours, followed by 3 hours of reperfusion. Mangiferin (20 mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally once daily for 15 days. Ovarian tissues were subjected to histological analysis with follicle counts and AMH levels were measured using ELISA. Results: The IR group exhibited marked histopathological changes, including vascular congestion, hemorrhage, edema, inflammatory cell infiltration, and extensive follicular degeneration. In contrast, the IR+ Mangiferin group showed improved tissue architecture, higher follicle counts, and AMH levels that were significantly preserved compared to the IR group. Conclusion: Mangiferin may reduce ovarian damage caused by IR injury and contribute to the preservation of ovarian reserve. These findings suggest a potential therapeutic benefit of Mangiferin in protecting ovarian tissue under ischemic conditions.
