Natural compounds for endometriosis and related chronic pelvic pain: A review

Agostino Zaurito, Zaurito A, Mehmeti I, Irsida Mehmeti, Francesco Limongelli, Limongelli F, Roberta Zupo, Zupo R, Alessandro Annunziato, Fontana S, Sergio Fontana, Tardugno R, Roberta Tardugno
Fitoterapia · 2024 · vol. 179 , pp. 106277 · doi:10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106277 · PMID:39490444 · W4403908235
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This review synthesizes current research on natural compounds and their potential therapeutic effects for endometriosis and associated chronic pelvic pain.

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Abstract

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disorder characterized by significant chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and infertility, adversely affecting the quality of life for many women worldwide. This review aims to synthesize recent findings on natural bioactive compounds derived from various plant sources that exhibit beneficial effects in the management of endometriosis and related CPP. A thorough search of databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, was conducted to identify studies evaluating the efficacy of natural compounds on endometriosis and related CPP. In alphabetical order, curcumins, ginsenosides, polyphenols and other secondary metabolites showed promising effects on oxidative stress, inflammation, and pain modulation associated with endometriosis acting on multiple pathways. Most of the selected articles were in vitro and in vivo studies in animal models, with a limited number of clinical trials. The reported natural compounds according to the highlighted multiple bioactivities, might be valuable complementary alternatives as supplements, nutraceuticals, or in advanced personalized nutrition. Further clinical investigations are needed to comprehensively evaluate their therapeutic potential, safety, efficacy and to establish effective treatment protocols.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_pain

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Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products Biological Products

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