Radiation treatment caused severe damage to the egg-producing structures in rat ovaries, with almost all types of egg cells showing significant damage compared to rats that weren't exposed to radiation.
Scientific Claim
Radiation exposure caused significant follicular atresia in rat ovaries, with statistically significant differences in follicle counts (primordial, primary, preantral, antral, and atretic follicles) between radiation-exposed and control groups (p < 0.001).
Source Excerpt
“There was a statistically significant difference in follicle counts (primordial, primary, preantral, antral, and atretic follicles) between the groups (p < 0.001). Almost all follicles at all stages were atretic in the radiation only group whereas normal-looking primordial follicles were detected in the radiation + shilajit group.”
Evidence from Studies
Contradicting Studies
Evaluation of preventive effect of shilajit on radiation-induced apoptosis on ovaries
The study compared follicle counts across four experimental groups. The radiation-only group showed significantly higher rates of follicular atresia compared to control groups, demonstrating radiation's damaging effects on ovarian tissue.