The Impact of Bioactive Compounds Derived from Nature Resources on Women’s Reproductive Health

Dear Colleagues,

Beyond its physical requirements, women's reproductive health is crucial for psychological well-being that is profoundly affected by hormone level which can significantly change with age.

There are more and more women at different ages replacing conventional pharmaceutical treatments with natural, alternative ones. The bioactive components derived from nature can significantly affect woman reproductive health, contributing to the prevention and treatment of different pathophysiological processes in female reproductive system. There are several common reproductive health issues in women such as pelvic inflammatory diseases, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, female infertility, ovarian and cervical cancers and many others. On the other hand, they can lead to unwanted effects if they are used improperly or abused. This special edition will include papers related to the identification and chemical characterization of these kinds of bioactive compounds, their influence on the functioning of the female reproductive system, such as biochemical and biomolecular mechanisms of their action (effect on hormonal balance), impact on disease prevention and treatment.

Dr. Sanja Krstic
Prof. Dr. Nam Deuk Kim
Guest Editors

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