Asian Journal of Fertility, Endocrinology, and Reproduction
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): January 2026

The Evolving Role of Herbal Medicine in Endometriosis Management: A Promising Frontier in Reproductive Health

Sutrisno Sutrisno (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brawijaya University Faculty of Medicine / Saiful Anwar Hospital, Malang, Indonesia)



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Publish Date
01 Jan 2026

Abstract

Endometriosis, a chronic and debilitating gynecological disorder, affects an estimated 10-15% of women of reproductive age worldwide. This condition, characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, often leads to severe pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and infertility, profoundly impacting patients' physical and psychological well-being. Despite existing medical and surgical interventions, such as hormonal therapies and analgesics, conventional treatments frequently present limitations including significant side effects, treatment failures, and high recurrence rates. This persistent challenge underscores the critical need for alternative and complementary therapies that offer improved efficacy, better safety profiles, and enhanced patient-centered approaches. Within this landscape, herbal medicine, deeply rooted in traditional medical systems, is emerging as a promising frontier for endometriosis management, prompting rigorous scientific scrutiny and potential integration into contemporary reproductive health practices.

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AJFER

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Social Sciences

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The Asian Journal of Fertility, Endocrinology, and Reproduction (AJFER), first launched in 2025, is a peer-reviewed and open-access scientific journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in the fields of fertility, endocrinology, and reproduction health published by the Pusat Pelatihan Profesional ...