植物雌激素是非类固醇、多酚化合物，是从植物中提取的物质，其生物特性与人类雌激素类似。它们的生物活性主要基于核心环结构，是由于其与雌激素具有类似结构。它们主要分为黄酮类、库蒙类、木糖醇类和苯并芳橙烃类四大类。它们在结构和功能上与卵巢和胎盘雌激素有关，这些雌激素对女性生殖过程至关重要。植物雌激素存在于许多膳食补充剂中，并被应用于激素替代疗法，以替代合成激素。此外，它们还具有对骨质疏松、心脏病、乳腺癌和前列腺癌的健康益处。越来越多的人开始对植物雌激素作为预防医学的兴趣，作为保健品使用。本文提供了关于植物雌激素在生殖系统中的类型、来源和生物作用的全面信息。 © 2022. 韩国药学会。

Phytoestrogens are non-steroidal, polyphenolic compounds that are derived from plants and have biological properties similar to those of human estrogens. Their bioactivity, which is based on the core ring system, is caused by their structural resemblance to estrogen. Flavonoids, coumestans, lignans, and stilbenes are the four major categories into which they can be divided. They are structurally and functionally related to ovarian and placental estrogens, which are essential in female reproductive processes. Phytoestrogens are present in numerous dietary supplements and find application in hormone replacement therapy as an alternative to synthetic hormones. In addition, they provide health benefits for osteoporosis, heart disease, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. There is a growing interest in using phytoestrogen as preventative medicine in the form of nutraceuticals. This literature provides comprehensive information about the types, sources, and biological actions of phytoestrogens in the reproductive system.© 2022. The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea.