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Yujuan Zhu^1,2, Bin Kong¹, Rui Liu¹

¹Department of Rheumatology and Immunology Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering Southeast University Nanjing China.

|August 27, 2024

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Biomedical engineering offers advanced solutions for infertility diagnosis and treatment. This review highlights innovative technologies for reproductive health, aiming to bridge the gap between research and clinical application.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Medicine
Biomedical Engineering
Infertility Research

Background:

Infertility affects global populations, necessitating advanced reproductive health solutions.
Complex causes of male and female infertility require innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
Biomedical engineering integrates biology, healthcare, and technology to address reproductive challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of biomedical engineering technologies for infertility.
To summarize applications in male and female reproductive medicine.
To discuss challenges and prospects for clinical translation of these technologies.

Main Methods:

Review of current biomedical engineering approaches in reproductive medicine.
Analysis of technologies for understanding gamete development (sperm and follicle).
Examination of tissue engineering for reproductive organ repair (uterus, ovary, cervicovaginal).

Main Results:

Biomedical engineering enhances understanding of sperm and follicle development.
Technologies show promise for repairing and restoring function of reproductive tissues.
Various advanced techniques are under investigation for infertility treatment.

Conclusions:

Biomedical engineering presents promising avenues for infertility diagnosis and treatment.
Further research and collaboration are crucial for clinical transformation.
This review aims to foster interdisciplinary communication for advancing reproductive medicine.