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Complementary approaches to women's health

Edited by:
Junyoung Jo, KMD, PhD, Jayoon Korean Medicine Clinic at Bundang, South Korea
Fan Qu, MD, PhD, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University, China
Vibhuti Rao, BAMS, MPH, Western Sydney University, Australia
Fangfang Wang, MBBS, PhD, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University, China


BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies called for submissions to our Collection on Complementary approaches to women's health.

The potential topics of interest included, but were not limited to herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, dietary interventions, mind-body practices, physical therapies, aromatherapy, acupuncture and traditional healing practices as well as their impact on gynecological conditions, including fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, menstrual disorders, menopause, and gynecological cancer care. We encouraged submissions that address these issues for trans and non-binary individuals, recognizing the importance of inclusivity in healthcare. Finally, we welcome studies that document and investigate the preferences, satisfaction, and perceptions of women regarding complementary therapies.

New Content ItemThis collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being.

Meet the Guest Editors

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Junyoung Jo, KMD, PhD, Jayoon Korean Medicine Clinic, South Korea

Dr Junyoung Jo is a doctor of Korean Medicine (KMD) currently working at Jayoon Korean Medicine Clinic, Bundang, South Korea. He completed his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and obtained his PhD degree from Kyung Hee University. He has published over 40 peer reviewed publications. His current research interests include women’s health including preconception and postnatal care, infertility, and integration of western and Korean medicine.

Fan Qu, MD, PhD, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University, China

Prof Fan Qu has been engaged in the clinical practice, scientific research and teaching of obstetrics and gynecology of traditional Chinese medicine for more than 20 years. He was awarded Young and Middle-aged Innovator’s Award of China Association of Chinese Medicine, and Excellence in Integrative Medicine Research Award from the European Society of Integrative Medicine. As the project leader, Professor Qu has undertaken 4 projects of National Natural Science Foundation of China, and other 20 projects. As the first author or corresponding author, Professor Qu has published more than 100 academic papers in peer-reviewed journals. Professor Qu has won 13 Scientific and Technological Prizes in China, and obtained 23 national invention patents and 1 international patent PCT.

Vibhuti Rao, BAMS, MPH, Western Sydney University, Australia

Dr Vibhuti Rao, a practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine, holds dual master's degrees — one in Public Health and the other in Yoga. Her research delves into exploring how complementary therapies can serve as supplementary tools for lifestyle interventions in polycystic ovary syndrome and other metabolic disorders. 

 

Fangfang Wang, MBBS, PhD, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University, China

Dr Fangfang Wang is associate chief obstetrician-gynecologist and specially appointed researcher at Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, China. She obtained her PhD at Zhejiang University and was a visiting scholar at University College London. Her research focuses on endocrinology in gynecology and obstetrics. As first or corresponding author, she has published more than thirty academic papers, including Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). She has received Academic Award of Natural Science of Shanghai City and Academic Award of Natural Science of Province.

About the Collection

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies is calling for submissions to our Collection on Complementary approaches to women's health.

We invite researchers from various disciplines to contribute original research investigating the multitude of complementary approaches to women's health. The potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, dietary interventions, mind-body practices, physical therapies, aromatherapy, acupuncture and traditional healing practices as well as their impact on gynecological conditions, including fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, menstrual disorders and menopause. We equally welcome submissions focusing on complementary approaches in gynecological cancer care, including research on the synergies between conventional treatments and complementary interventions, their impact on treatment side effects, and overall well-being. We encourage submissions that address these issues for trans and non-binary individuals, recognizing the importance of inclusivity in healthcare. Finally, we welcome studies that document and investigate the preferences, satisfaction, and perceptions of women regarding complementary therapies.
 
Women's health encompasses a spectrum of unique biological, psychological, and social factors that demand comprehensive and personalized interventions. Complementary therapies, ranging from herbal medicine to mind-body practices, offer diverse avenues to address women's health issues beyond conventional medical approaches. By fostering research that explores the efficacy, safety, and patient experiences surrounding  complementary approaches, this collection aims to contribute to the evolving landscape of women's healthcare.

This collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being.

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The journal Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine (2023 IF 2.2) has launched a parallel Collection on Integrative approaches to women's fertility preservation. For more information regarding the Collection please head to the journal page.  

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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Complementary approaches to women's health" from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.