Molecular Studies in Endocrinology and Reproductive Biology—Second Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Reproductive endocrinology describes the hormones and control mechanisms that regulate reproduction. Disorders of reproductive endocrinology can occur due to abnormal changes anywhere in the hypothalamus–pituitary–gonadal axis, and can include a wide range of symptoms, including infertility, hirsutism, virilization, oligomenorrhea, and amenorrhea in women, and infertility and altered sexual function in men. This Special Issue focused on the approach to the diagnosis and evaluation of disorders of the reproductive endocrinology system, with a special emphasis on the roles of obesity, hypothyroidism, and PCO in infertility. The importance of epigenetic factors and evidence-based treatments is welcome to be addressed as well. Of particular interest are stimulation protocols during IVF, with a special reference to the benefits and pitfalls of these protocols. The hormonal profile of the cord blood in IVF babies compared to regular babies is also a highly prevalent topic we are interested in. Please note that papers published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences are encouraged to include results at the molecular level. Both original research articles and reviews on these topics are welcome.

First Edition of this Special Issue: Molecular Studies in Endocrinology and Reproductive Biology.

Prof. Dr. Gábor L. Kovács
Guest Editor

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• reproductive endocrinology
• molecular research
• IVF
• epigenetic factors
• obesity