Scientists have discovered that a drug used to treat female cancer patients can also have the effect of reviving their o

Scientists have discovered that a drug used to treat female cancer patients can also have the effect of reviving their o

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Researchers at Edinburgh University discovered that a cancer drug, ABVD, may increase egg production in ovaries. The study, which analyzed ovarian tissue from chemotherapy patients, found up to 10 times more egg follicles in those treated with ABVD. While it's unclear if these eggs will mature normally, the findings offer hope for women struggling with fertility, especially those affected by age-related egg decline. The research could have significant implications for cancer patients, like Federico Nardella, who was treated with ABVD and welcomes the potential fertility benefits. The Edinburgh team aims to understand the drug's mechanism to explore its use for fertility enhancement.

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What was Federico Nardella's reaction to the news about the treatment's effect on fertility?

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What does the Edinburgh team hope to understand about the drugs used in the study?

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