Prevention of Oxidative Stress in Ovarian Torsion Detorsion: Data from Experimental Studies

Ovarian torsion is twisting of the ovary around the ligaments that support it. It is a rare, but an important gynecological emergency. Detorsion of the ovary surgically is preferred in patients to preserve the fertility. Ovarian detorsion causes tissue damage in response to excessive reactive oxygen species and accumulation of the activated neutrophils. In this review, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents that have been investigated in the literature to prevent the ovarian injury due to oxidative stress are summarised.