Nutraceuticals in reproductive and developmental disorders

Abstract Reproductive and developmental disorders or abnormalities that occur in male and female reproductive tracts and fetal development are induced by infectious and noninfectious agents and various other conditions. Currently, environmental pollution, and the common use of synthetic chemicals in cosmetics and other items for domestic day-to-day uses undoubtedly contribute to the noninfectious causes of reproductive abnormalities and developmental disorders. In both animals and humans, modern drugs are used to treat reproductive disorders. However, unwanted side effects that follow often pose severe problems and concerns, consequently increasing the global use of natural products including nutraceuticals to treat reproductive and developmental abnormalities. In this chapter, use of nutraceuticals in the treatment and management of female and male reproductive tract abnormalities and developmental problems is briefly highlighted.