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ReviewAdvanced healthcare materials2026

Hydrogel-Based Systems in Intrauterine Adhesions: Bridging the Gap from Bench to Bedside.

Yi Zhao, Dan Tan, Yuanyuan Weng, Tianyuan Zhang, Xuefen Xu, Zhu Xue, Dan Zhang, Jianqing Gao

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Review in Advanced healthcare materials, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Yi ZhaoInstitute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9972-7178
Dan TanDepartment of Clinical Trials, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Yuanyuan WengDepartment of Clinical Trials, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Tianyuan ZhangInstitute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2965-6551
Xuefen XuDepartment of Clinical Trials, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Zhu XueDepartment of Clinical Trials, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Dan ZhangKey Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education) and Department of Reproductive Endocrinology; Key Laboratory of Women's Reproductive Health of Zhejiang Province and Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1295-4795
Jianqing GaoInstitute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1052-7060

Funding

Scientific and Technological Development
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Intrauterine adhesions are a significant cause of female infertility, necessitating advanced therapeutic approaches beyond conventional surgery. Hydrogel-based systems have emerged as a promising strategy due to their unique biochemical and physical properties, which support endometrial regeneration and prevent adhesion recurrence. This review provides a focused overview of the composition, classification, and functional characteristics of hydrogels in intrauterine adhesion therapy. It also discusses recent advancements in hydrogel applications, highlighting their roles as both physical barriers and delivery platforms for drugs, cytokines, cells, and extracellular vesicles. Although certain hydrogels, particularly hyaluronic acid-based formulations, have demonstrated progress in clinical settings, significant challenges persist. These include the need for precise spatiotemporal control over therapeutic release, biodegradability aligned with tissue remodeling, and addressing long-term safety concerns. The review also summarizes innovative design strategies aimed at enhancing hydrogel functionality, such as stimuli-responsive, visualized, and 3D-printed hydrogels tailored for personalized treatments. In conclusion, this review emphasizes the importance of bridging laboratory innovations with clinical applicability through standardized manufacturing practices, robust preclinical models, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The ultimate goal is to fully harness the potential of hydrogels to restore uterine function, improve reproductive outcomes, and achieve live births.

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HydrogelsUterine DiseasesUterusAnimalsFemaleHumansTissue AdhesionsHydrogelschallengesclinical applicabilityfertility restorationhydrogelsintrauterine adhesions

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PMID42415487

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