The role of zinc in selected female reproductive system disorders

M Nasiadek, J Stragierowicz, M Klimczak, A Kilanowicz - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
Zinc is an essential microelement that plays many important functions in the body. It is
crucial for the regulation of cell growth, hormone release, immunological response and …

Zinc prevents vaginal candidiasis by inhibiting expression of an inflammatory fungal protein

E Roselletti, E Pericolini, A Nore, P Takacs… - Science translational …, 2023 - science.org
Candida causes an estimated half-billion cases of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) every
year. VVC is most commonly caused by Candida albicans, which, in this setting, triggers …

Medicinal plants used in treatment of vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women: A systematic review

M Asgharpoor, R Rahmany - Journal of Mazandaran …, 2021 - jmums.mazums.ac.ir
Background and purpose: Volvovaginal atrophy is a common and progressive complication
in menopausal women, affecting their daily life activities, sexual health, and quality of life …

Effect of zinc on testosterone levels and sexual function of postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial

L Mazaheri Nia, M Iravani, P Abedi… - Journal of Sex & Marital …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
This study aimed to investigate the effect of zinc supplementation on testosterone levels and
sexual function in postmenopausal women. This randomized clinical trial was performed on …

Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and imaging for non-invasive objective assessment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause: a pilot study

US Dinish, S Logan, G Balasundaram, VT Xinhui… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
The genitourinary symptom of menopause (GSM) affects up to 65% of women, resulting in
symptoms such as vulvovaginal dryness, discomfort, and dysuria, which significantly impacts …

[HTML][HTML] Development and Bioavailability Assessment of an Estriol-Containing Vaginal Hydrogel

P Takacs, B Kozma, D Rátonyi, B Kozma, KS Attila… - Gels, 2024 - mdpi.com
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) affects a significant percentage of
postmenopausal women and manifests as vaginal dryness, irritation, and urinary discomfort …

[HTML][HTML] The Effect of Citrus Aurantium Vaginal Cream on Vaginal Atrophy in Postmenopausal Women: A Quasi-experimental Study

H Asgharpoor, F Hadizadeh-Talasaz… - … Journal of Community …, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is a common condition and a silent epidemic
affecting many postmenopausal women who suffer from it in silence. This study aimed to …

Effect of Viola odorata vaginal suppository on menopausal vaginal atrophy: a triple-blind randomised clinical trial

F Amindehghan, S Shahbazzadegan… - Journal of Herbal …, 2024 - Elsevier
Introduction Vaginal atrophy is an often neglected symptom of menopause, which affected
about 90% of women. Women tend to use alternative medicine such as herbs rather than …

[HTML][HTML] A review of pharmacological treatments for vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women in Iran

FR Fakari, M Simbar, MB Nasab… - Journal of …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Vaginal atrophy is one of the most common menopausal complications and is often
overlooked. There are various pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment …

The effect of oral zinc supplementation on cervicovaginal lavage fluid zinc level

P Takacs, P Damjanovich, AG Sipos… - European Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Objectives To investigate the effect of oral zinc supplementation on cervicovaginal lavage
fluid (CVL) zinc level in pre and postmenopausal women. Study design A prospective …