From: Revolutionizing the female reproductive system research using microfluidic chip platform
Microfluidic chip type | Application field | Reproductive organs | Compatibility with downstream analysis | Issues of note | Advantages |
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Diagnosis | STD testing, HPV screening | Cervix uteri and vagina | High | Limited specificity and sensitivity | Easy integration with portable devices |
Fertility testing | Ovulation monitoring, Fertility health | Ovary | Low | Variations of menstrual cycle | Synchronization with patient's menstrual cycle required |
IVF assistance | Oocyte capture, embryo culture | Fallopian tube | Low | Necessity to mimic the natural reproductive environment | Precise environmental control |
Drug screening | Drug response assessment | All | High | Simulation of drug metabolism and physiological responses | High-throughput analysis |
Disease modeling | Endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome cancer | All | High | Complexity in reproducing disease characteristics | High-fidelity tissue engineering |
Self-management | Menstrual cycle tracking | Uterus and vagina | Low | User-friendliness and data privacy | Synchronization with smart devices |
Detection | Hormone level monitoring | Ovary | High | Long-term stability and reliability | Micro-sample processing |