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Effects of Nutrition and BMI on Obstetric–Gynecological Pathologies

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 September 2026 | Viewed by 1016

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1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Semmelweis University, Üllői Street 78a, H-1082 Budapest, Hungary
2. Workgroup of Research Management, Doctoral School, Semmelweis University, Üllői Street 22, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary
Interests: vitamin D; reproductive health; sport science; gestational diabetes mellitus; PCOS; menopause; endometrial cancer;

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1. Workgroup for Science Management, Semmelweis University, 1082 Budapest, Hungary
2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Szeged, 6725 Szeged, Hungary
Interests: reproductive endocrinology; reproductive health; gynecologic oncology; hormonal pathophysiology
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Dear Colleagues, 

Diet, BMI, and various mineral and vitamin deficiencies affect women’s health. At a young age, fertility and reproductive function are affected by nutrition; later in life, menopause and gynaecological cancers are also impacted. The incidence of endometrial carcinomas increases with obesity. During pregnancy, the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, and preeclampsia also increases with obesity. Interestingly, menopause symptoms can be reduced through the consumption of estrogen-containing plants (phytoestrogens).

This Special Issue encourages the submission of articles focusing on the effects of nutrition, various deficiency states, and body weight on gynaecological and obstetric pathologies and reproductive function.

Dr. Marianna Török
Prof. Dr. Szabolcs Várbíró
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Keywords

  • nutrition
  • BMI
  • obstetric pathologies
  • gynecological pathologies
  • diet
  • mineral
  • vitamin
  • women
  • female
  • fertility
  • reproductive function
  • menopause
  • gynecological cancers

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The Role of Nutrition on the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis
by Dominika Osińska, Andrzej Woźniak and Sławomir Woźniak
Nutrients 2026, 18(4), 646; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18040646 - 16 Feb 2026
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Background: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecological disease affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age and is associated with pelvic pain, infertility, and reduced quality of life. Increasing evidence suggests that diet may influence endometriosis development and symptom severity through modulation of [...] Read more.
Background: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecological disease affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age and is associated with pelvic pain, infertility, and reduced quality of life. Increasing evidence suggests that diet may influence endometriosis development and symptom severity through modulation of inflammation, oxidative stress, and hormone metabolism. This scoping review aimed to map current evidence on the role of nutrition in endometriosis. Methods: This scoping review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA-ScR guidelines. PubMed and Scopus were searched for original human studies published in English between 2014 and 2024. Eligible studies examined dietary patterns, food groups, micronutrients, bioactive compounds, body mass index, or fat consumption in relation to endometriosis risk, progression, or symptoms. Results: Diets rich in fruits and vegetables, including Mediterranean and low-FODMAP dietary patterns, were associated with reduced pain symptoms and improved quality of life. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients, particularly vitamins C and D, zinc, and curcumin, were linked to modulation of oxidative stress, inflammation, angiogenesis, and cellular proliferation. Evidence regarding dairy intake, gluten, carbohydrates, dietary fat, and BMI was inconsistent or limited. Considerable heterogeneity across study designs and outcome measures was observed. Conclusions: Dietary factors may contribute to the modulation of endometriosis-related symptoms and underlying pathogenic mechanisms. Nutrients with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties appear promising as complementary, non-invasive strategies; however, methodological heterogeneity highlights the need for high-quality randomized controlled trials. Full article
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