The oxidative/anti-oxidative effects of sevoflurane on reproductive system of females: An experimental study

Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Year 2017, Vol 14, Issue 4

Abstract

Objective A permanent balance exists between the production and elimination of reactive oxygen species in all living organisms. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of sevoflurane possibly causing an imbalance in the equation of reactive oxygen species on the female rat reproductive system. Materials and Methods A total of 30 adult female Wistar-albino rats were placed into an anesthesia chamber to administer sevoflurane. Rats were randomly divided into six groups, each group consisting of five rats: the control group received 2 L/min O2 18 min/day for seven days; the first group received 1 minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of sevoflurane and 2 L/min O2 18 min/day for seven days; the second group received 1 MAC of sevoflurane and 2 L/min O2 18 min/day for seven days with no treatment for the next seven days; the third group received 1 MAC of sevoflurane and 2 L/min O2 18 min/day for 14 days; the fourth group received 1 MAC of sevoflurane and 2 L/min O2 18 min/day for 14 days with no treatment for the next seven days; and the fifth group received 1 MAC of sevoflurane and 2 L/min O2 18 min/day for 14 days with no treatment for the next 14 days. Bilateral ovaries were subsequently removed for biochemical analysis of tissue anti-oxidative enzyme levels. Results Slight fluctuations were detected in mean nitric oxide, prostaglandin E2, prostaglandin F2-alpha, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, malondialdehyde, alginate dialdehyde, and xanthine oxidase levels between the groups; however, the differences were not significant (p>0.05). Conclusion Oxidative stress, nitric oxide, malondialdehyde, reproductive system

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Hatice Yılmaz Doğru, İsmail Benli, Serkan Doğru

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  • EP ID EP365051
  • DOI 10.4274/tjod.78871
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Hatice Yılmaz Doğru, İsmail Benli, Serkan Doğru (2017). The oxidative/anti-oxidative effects of sevoflurane on reproductive system of females: An experimental study. Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 14(4), 228-232. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-365051