A healthy lifestyle is a key determinant of female reproductive health and plays an essential role in maintaining fertility and preventing reproductive disorders. Lifestyle-related factors such as nutrition, physical activity, psychological well-being, and avoidance of harmful habits have been shown to significantly influence hormonal balance, menstrual regularity, and pregnancy outcomes. This review aims to analyze the impact of healthy lifestyle behaviors on female reproductive health based on current scientific evidence.

The article is based on a narrative review of scientific literature focusing on the relationship between lifestyle factors and reproductive health in women. The findings indicate that balanced nutrition and maintaining a healthy body weight support normal endocrine function and ovulation. Regular moderate physical activity improves metabolic and hormonal regulation, while effective stress management contributes to the stability of the hypothalamic–pituitary–ovarian axis. In contrast, smoking and alcohol consumption negatively affect ovarian function and fertility.

Overall, the evidence suggests that adopting a healthy lifestyle is a modifiable and effective strategy for improving female reproductive health. Integrating lifestyle-based interventions into preventive healthcare and reproductive health programs may lead to improved fertility outcomes, reduced pregnancy complications, and enhanced overall well-being in women.

Female reproductive health; Healthy lifestyle; Nutrition; Physical activity; Stress management; Fertility; Hormonal balance

World Health Organization. Reproductive health. Geneva: WHO; 2022. Available from: https://www.who.int

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