Female and Male Fertility: From Diseases to Current Trends and Research Developments
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 4 February 2026 | Viewed by 21
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Infertility affects millions worldwide and represents a growing global health concern with complex biological, clinical, and psychosocial dimensions. This Special Issue, "Female and Male Fertility: From Diseases to Current Trends and Research Developments," aims to offer a comprehensive platform to explore the molecular mechanisms, genetic and epigenetic factors, and systemic conditions underlying female and male infertility. We welcome original research and critical reviews focusing on the influence of inflammation, oxidative stress, lifestyle factors, and environmental exposures on reproductive health, underscoring the relationship with several gynecological diseases such as endometriosis. Special attention will be given to innovative diagnostic biomarkers, novel therapeutic strategies, and advances in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) that bridge basic science and clinical practice. Contributions investigating age-related fertility decline, idiopathic infertility, and gender-specific susceptibilities are also encouraged. By gathering multidisciplinary perspectives and the latest findings, this Special Issue seeks to deepen understanding of the biological pathways impacting fertility and to inspire translational approaches that improve reproductive outcomes.
We warmly invite researchers and clinicians to contribute to this Special Issue and help advance the field of reproductive science.
Dr. Fabio Barra
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- female infertility
- male infertility
- reproductive health
- reproductive outcomes
- assisted reproductive technologies
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