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Nutrition and Lifestyle in Gynecological Diseases
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Nutrition and Lifestyle in Gynecological Diseases

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition in Women".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 May 2024 | Viewed by 4529

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Małgorzata Szczuko

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Department of Human Nutrition and Metabolomics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-460 Szczecin, Poland
Interests: nutrition; inflammation; metabolism; diabetes; microbiome; short-chain fatty acids; vitamins
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Dr. Iwona Szydłowska

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Department of Gynecology, Endocrinology and Gynecological Oncology, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-252 Szczecin, Poland
Interests: reproductive medicine; gynecologic oncology; laparoscopic surgery; sterility
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Dr. Jolanta Nawrocka-Rutkowska

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Department of Gynecology, Endocrinology and Gynecological Oncology, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-252 Szczecin, Poland
Interests: endometriosis; endocrine diseases in gynecology; PCOS; myomas
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The pathologies of the genital tract in women are different. Very important factors in their epidemiology are, among other things, the nutrition and lifestyles of women. The pathologies not only comprise malignant and benign gynecological tumors, but also hormonal dysfunctions and their consequences (i.e., infertility, endometriosis, PCOS, and metabolic syndrome). Diets and lifestyles are modifiable factors, and changes in these factors may diminish the frequency of diseases as well as their courses, in addition to facilitating conventional treatment.

This Special Issue aims to promote knowledge and studies focusing on correlations between gynecological disorder risk, their treatment, and diets. Natural substances represent a promising strategy of action in the prevention, treatment, and management of gynecological pathologies. Studies on the subject of the use of dietary components in the management of menopause, infertility, and obstetric outcomes are also welcome.

Prof. Dr. Małgorzata Szczuko
Dr. Iwona Szydłowska
Dr. Jolanta Nawrocka-Rutkowska
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Nutrients is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2900 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • nutrition
  • lifestyle
  • gynecological diseases
  • uterus
  • ovary
  • infertility

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Epigallocatechin Gallate for the Treatment of Benign and Malignant Gynecological Diseases—Focus on Epigenetic Mechanisms
by Marta Włodarczyk, Michał Ciebiera, Grażyna Nowicka, Tomasz Łoziński, Mohamed Ali and Ayman Al-Hendy
Nutrients 2024, 16(4), 559; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16040559 - 17 Feb 2024
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The most common malignant gynecologic diseases are cervical, uterine, ovarian, vaginal, and vulvar cancer. Among them, ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. A great number of women suffer from endometriosis, uterine fibroids (UFs), adenomyosis, dysmenorrhea, [...] Read more.
The most common malignant gynecologic diseases are cervical, uterine, ovarian, vaginal, and vulvar cancer. Among them, ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. A great number of women suffer from endometriosis, uterine fibroids (UFs), adenomyosis, dysmenorrhea, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which are widespread benign health problems causing troublesome and painful symptoms and significantly impairing the quality of life of affected women, and they are some of the main causes of infertility. In addition to the available surgical and pharmacological options, the effects of supporting standard treatment with naturally occurring compounds, mainly polyphenols, are being studied. Catechins are responsible for the majority of potential health benefits attributed to green tea consumption. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is considered a non-toxic, natural compound with potential anticancer properties. Antioxidant action is its most common function, but attention is also drawn to its participation in cell division inhibition, apoptosis stimulation and epigenetic regulation. In this narrative review, we describe the role of EGCG consumption in preventing the development of benign reproductive disorders such as UF, endometriosis, and PCOS, as well as malignant gynecologic conditions. We discuss possible epigenetic mechanisms that may be related to the action of EGCG. Full article
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How Can Selected Dietary Ingredients Influence the Development and Progression of Endometriosis?
by Monika Abramiuk, Paulina Mertowska, Karolina Frankowska, Paulina Świechowska-Starek, Małgorzata Satora, Grzegorz Polak, Izabela Dymanowska-Dyjak and Ewelina Grywalska
Nutrients 2024, 16(1), 154; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16010154 - 02 Jan 2024
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Endometriosis is a chronic, hormone-dependent disease characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue in ectopic locations. Since the treatment options for this disease are still limited, and the cure rate is unsatisfactory, the search for ways to treat symptoms and modify the course [...] Read more.
Endometriosis is a chronic, hormone-dependent disease characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue in ectopic locations. Since the treatment options for this disease are still limited, and the cure rate is unsatisfactory, the search for ways to treat symptoms and modify the course of the disease is of key importance in improving the quality of life of patients with endometriosis. So far, the literature has shown that nutrition can influence endometriosis through hormonal modification and altering the inflammatory or oxidative response. Since the importance of nutrition in this disease is still a subject of scientific research, we aimed to summarize the current knowledge on the role of dietary modifications in endometriosis. Our review showed that nutrients with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, including most vitamins and several trace elements, may influence the pathogenesis of endometriosis and can be considered as the nutrients preventing the development of endometriosis. However, despite the many discoveries described in this review, further interdisciplinary research on this topic seems to be extremely important, as in the future, it may result in the development of personalized therapies supporting the treatment of endometriosis. Full article
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