The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility

The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility

The association of human papillomavirus vaccine with premature ovarian failure: A systematic review

Document Type : Review Article

Authors
Leila Alizadeh 1
Fereshte Ghahremani 2
Seyedeh Maryam khalili 2
Marjan Havaei 2
Elnaz Hajirafiei 2
Hedyeh Riazi 3
Zohreh Keshavarz 3
1 PhD Candidate of Reproductive Health, Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Instructor, Department of Midwifery, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran.
2 PhD Candidate of Reproductive Health, Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3 Associate Professor, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
10.22038/ijogi.2023.21798
Abstract
Introduction: The most important factor initiating cervical cancer is human papilloma virus (HPV) infection; although the HPV vaccine can significantly prevent the infection in women, there is contradictory findings about its side effects such as premature ovarian failure (POF). The present systematic review was conducted with aim to determine the association between this vaccine and POF.
Methods: This study was conducted by search in the reliable databases of PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Embase, and Scopus by two researchers independently based on the PICO guidelines and the use of Mesh terms including Papillomavirus vaccine, Human Papillomavirus Recombinant Vaccine Quadrivalent, Primary Ovarian Insufficiency and Premature Ovarian Failure. Newcastle - Ottawa checklist was used to evaluate the quality of articles.
Results: After review and evaluation of the quality of 128 primary articles, finally 7 articles were included in the systematic review. According to the results of population-based studies, there was no significant relationship between the HPV vaccine and POF; but there are case series which support the association between the HPV vaccine and POF. They declared that the cause of this complication was the induction of autoimmune response by the vaccine and the side-effects of the adjuvant used in it.
Conclusion: Considering that the HPV vaccine is currently the most effective approach in preventing cervical cancer, it seems more reasonable to use preventive benefits of this vaccine. Further studies emphasizing the possible side effects of the vaccine can minimize the challenges associated with this vaccine in the future.
Keywords
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Human papilloma virus
Premature ovarian failure
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The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
Volume 25, Issue 12
February 2023
Pages 114-123