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ReviewCurrent pharmaceutical design2025

Phytoestrogens: A Promising Therapeutic Approach for Endometriosis Management, Insights from Preclinical and Clinical Studies.

Marzieh Neykhonji, Abdulridha Mohammed Al-Asady, Souad Al Okla, Nasser Al-Nazwani, Amir Avan, Majid Khazaei, Seyed Mahdi Hassanian

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Review in Current pharmaceutical design, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Marzieh NeykhonjiDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Abdulridha Mohammed Al-AsadyDepartment of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Nursing, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala, Iraq.
Souad Al OklaCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Muscat, Oman.
Nasser Al-NazwaniDepartment of Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Sohar, Oman.
Amir AvanMetabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Majid KhazaeiMetabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Seyed Mahdi HassanianDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

Funding

National Institute for Medical Research Development 4030610
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionEndometriosis is a prevalent gynecological disorder characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. The disease often involves internal organs and leads to chronic pelvic pain and infertility. While its pathogenesis remains incompletely understood, the disease is considered estrogen-dependent, and reducing estrogen levels is a primary clinical treatment strategy. Despite extensive research and diverse treatment modalities, including surgery and pharmacotherapy, current treatments are associated with significant complications and recurrence. This review aims to explore recent studies on phytoestrogens' therapeutic potential in endometriosis treatment by examining the underlying mechanisms contributing to their efficacy.

methodsAn extensive evaluation of Google Scholar and PubMed, utilizing relevant keywords including "Endometriosis, Phytoestrogen, Estrogen, inflammation, pelvic pain, and Infertility" was carried out to assess the potential therapeutic efficacy of phytoestrogens in managing endometriosis, based on recent research findings. This review considered a wide range of studies, including in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies, as well as reviews and research articles, to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on this topic.

resultsPhytoestrogens, with their structural similarity to estrogen, have emerged as a novel therapeutic approach. These compounds compete for estrogen receptor binding, displaying anti-estrogenic or weak proestrogenic properties upon binding.

conclusionExhibiting anti-proliferative, antioxidant, anti-angiogenic, and pro-apoptotic properties, phytoestrogens have demonstrated substantial therapeutic potential in endometriosis management. Extensive cellular, animal, and clinical investigations support their therapeutic efficacy.

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EndometriosisPhytoestrogensAnimalsFemaleHumansPhytoestrogensEndometriosisestrogeninfertilityinflammationpelvic painphytoestrogen.

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