Exploring melatonin’s multifaceted role in female reproductive health: From follicular development to lactation and its therapeutic potential in obstetric syndromes
Qihui Li , Tenghui Zheng , Jiaming Chen , Baofeng Li , Qianzi Zhang , Siwang Yang , Jiayuan Shao , Wutai Guan , Shihai Zhang
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Abstract
Background
Melatonin is mainly secreted by the pineal gland during darkness and regulates biological rhythms through its receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus. In addition, it also plays a role in the reproductive system by affecting the function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, and by acting as a free radical scavenger thus contributing to the maintenance of the optimal physiological state of the gonads. Besides, melatonin can freely cross the placenta to influence fetal development. However, there is still a lack of overall understanding of the role of melatonin in the reproductive cycle of female mammals.
Aim of review
Here we focus the role of melatonin in female reproduction from follicular development to delivery as well as the relationship between melatonin and lactation. We further summarize the potential role of melatonin in the treatment of preeclampsia, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, and ovarian aging.
Key scientific concepts of review
Understanding the physiological role of melatonin in female reproductive processes will contribute to the advancement of human fertility and reproductive medicine research.
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