• Setting the scene

1. Diet and nutrition in fertility: an overview including special requirements with ageing J.H. Ford pp. 15–32 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_1 Abstract | References | Full-text (231 KB)

2. Fertility in women H. Daabis and T.A. Gelbaya pp. 33–46 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_2 Abstract | References | Full-text (181 KB)

3. Psychophysiological changes in the menstrual cycle phases M.K.B. Lustyk, E.A. Shilling, D.L. Reaves, and C.M. Hokama pp. 47–64 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_3 Abstract | References | Full-text (366 KB)

• Puberty, menarche and the menstrual cycle

4. Age at menarche: international perspectives M. Celik pp. 65–78 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_4 Abstract | References | Full-text (184 KB)

5. Menarcheal onset and body composition S. Kirchengast pp. 79–94 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_5 Abstract | References | Full-text (371 KB)

6. Calcium intake and premenstrual syndrome B.B. Takashima-Uebelhoer and E.R. Bertone-Johnson pp. 95–108 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_6 Abstract | References | Full-text (406 KB)

7. Diet and eating changes in premenstrual syndrome N. Erbil pp. 109–120 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_7 Abstract | References | Full-text (167 KB)

8. Vitamin D and other nutrients in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome F. Cioni and F. Ferraroni pp. 121–136 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_8 Abstract | References | Full-text (204 KB)

9. Perimenstrual chocolate craving: from pharmacology and physiology to cognition and culture J.M. Hormes pp. 137–154 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_9 Abstract | References | Full-text (260 KB)

10. The influence of body mass index and socioeconomic status on pubertal development A. Bereket and Z. Atay pp. 155–168 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_10 Abstract | References | Full-text (198 KB)

11. Neuroimaging menstrual cycle associated changes in appetite D.A. Van Vugt and R.L. Reid pp. 169–188 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_11 Abstract | References | Full-text (621 KB)

12. Fluctuations of appetite and food intake during the menstrual cycle S.A. Tucci pp. 189–206 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_12 Abstract | References | Full-text (254 KB)

13. Dietary strategies contributing to low energy availability in exercising women: underlying physiology and impact on the menstrual cycle B.R. Hill and N.I. Williams pp. 207–222 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_13 Abstract | References | Full-text (310 KB)

14. Iodine deficiency: female menstrual cycle to conception F. Vermiglio, M. Moleti, and F. Trimarchi pp. 223–238 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_14 Abstract | References | Full-text (186 KB)

15. The menstrual cycle and lipid levels S.L. Mumford, K.C. Schliep, A. Prasad, and E.F. Schisterman pp. 239–254 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_15 Abstract | References | Full-text (298 KB)

16. Menstrual patterns in adolescents with eating disorders A. Deltsidou pp. 255–270 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_16 Abstract | References | Full-text (242 KB)

• Conception

17. Role of micronutrients in the periconceptional period I. Cetin, M. Massari, and F. Parisi pp. 271–292 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_17 Abstract | References | Full-text (337 KB)

18. Prevalence and predictors of periconceptional folic acid use R.P. Deane and D.J. Murphy pp. 293–312 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_18 Abstract | References | Full-text (266 KB)

19. Lower fertility associated with periconceptional obesity and underweight E. Derbyshire pp. 313–326 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_19 Abstract | References | Full-text (239 KB)

20. Preconception care and barriers to addressing overweight and obesity: a focus on weight loss advice and weight loss strategies M. Dekker Nitert, H.L. Barrett, S. de Jersey, K. Matusiak, H.D. McIntyre, and L.K. Callaway pp. 327–342 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_20 Abstract | References | Full-text (246 KB)

21. Herbal medicine and fertilisation L. Stocker and Y. Cheong pp. 343–358 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_21 Abstract | References | Full-text (228 KB)

22. Diet containing endocrine-disruptors and reproductive health D. Balabanič and A. Krivograd Klemenčič pp. 359–372 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_22 Abstract | References | Full-text (172 KB)

23. Anemia, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and conception R.M.Y. Nomura, A.M.K. Igai, R. Pulcineli Vieira Francisco, and M. Zugaib pp. 373–384 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_23 Abstract | References | Full-text (152 KB)

• Fertility-infertility

24. Vitamin D and assisted reproductive technology A. Mahdavi and H. Hosseini Jadda pp. 385–400 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_24 Abstract | References | Full-text (251 KB)

25. The impact of obesity on ovulation and early pregnancy: a focus on ovarian function, fertilization, implantation and early embryo development A. Gonzalez-Bulnes and S. Astiz pp. 401–412 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_25 Abstract | References | Full-text (319 KB)

26. Nutraceutical approaches in female infertility: setting the rationale for treatments tailored to the patient’s phenotype and based on selected molecules E. Papaleo, V.S. Vanni, and M. Candiani pp. 413–430 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_26 Abstract | References | Full-text (366 KB)

27. Folate and female infertility: folate-metabolizing pathway in folliculogenesis, infertility treatment, and implantation S. Altmäe, M. Laanpere, C. Campoy, and A. Salumets pp. 431–448 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_27 Abstract | References | Full-text (357 KB)

28. Dietary intolerance and endometriosis: an immunological link in the pathogenesis of an enigmatic disease? Y. Muscat Baron pp. 449–470 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_28 Abstract | References | Full-text (630 KB)

29. Gastro-intestinal symptoms in women with pelvic endometriosis Y. Muscat Baron pp. 471–488 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_29 Abstract | References | Full-text (602 KB)

30. The role of vitamin D for conception, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis and the menstrual cycle M. Grundmann and F. Von Versen-Höynck pp. 489–504 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_30 Abstract | References | Full-text (270 KB)

31. Polycystic ovary syndrome and the metabolic syndrome T.J. Hunter and R. Hart pp. 505–520 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_31 Abstract | References | Full-text (246 KB)

32. Diabetes mellitus and polycystic ovary syndrome: implications for diet and nutrition N. Mendoza and M.J. Cancelo pp. 521–532 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_32 Abstract | References | Full-text (183 KB)

33. Hypocaloric diets in overweight and obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome S. Palomba, A. Falbo, and G.B. La Sala pp. 533–552 Published online: February 13, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7_33 Abstract | References | Full-text (312 KB)