Abstract
This systematic review examines the effects of date fruit products on female health across different life stages. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the risk of bias tool. A total of 21 eligible studies were reviewed, demonstrating that date fruit consumption benefits puberty, reproductive health, and menopause. During puberty, date fruit intake was associated with improved hemoglobin levels in adolescent girls. In reproductive-age women, date fruits positively influenced fertility parameters and sexual function. Additionally, in menopause, they contributed to alleviating dyspareunia and supporting ovarian reserve maintenance. Providing women with proper nutrition and integrating date fruits into their diet may serve as a cost-effective preventive approach, reducing reliance on medical interventions. Simple dietary recommendations can enhance women's quality of life and support overall well-being.
Publication details
- DOI
- 10.18295/squmj.10.2024.064
- Journal
- Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 25(1), 38-49
- Publisher
- Sultan Qaboos University
- Open access
- Gold open access
- License
- CC BY-ND 4.0
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APA 7
Shirdel, E., Rahimi, F., Abdi, M., Fatemeh, & Rahnemaei, F. A. (2025). Improving Female Health at Various Life Stages: A systematic review of the impact of date fruit products. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 25(1), 38-49. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.10.2024.064
MLA 9
Shirdel, Elham, et al. "Improving Female Health at Various Life Stages: A systematic review of the impact of date fruit products." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 25, no. 1, 2025, pp. 38-49. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.10.2024.064.
Chicago (author–date)
Shirdel, Elham, Farinaz Rahimi, Masoumeh Abdi, Fatemeh, and Fatemeh Alsadat Rahnemaei. 2025. "Improving Female Health at Various Life Stages: A systematic review of the impact of date fruit products." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 25 (1): 38-49. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.10.2024.064.
Harvard
Shirdel, E., Rahimi, F., Abdi, M., Fatemeh and Rahnemaei, F. A. (2025) 'Improving Female Health at Various Life Stages: A systematic review of the impact of date fruit products', Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 25(1), pp. 38-49. doi:10.18295/squmj.10.2024.064.
Vancouver
Shirdel E, Rahimi F, Abdi M, Fatemeh, Rahnemaei FA. Improving Female Health at Various Life Stages: A systematic review of the impact of date fruit products. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2025;25(1):38-49. doi:10.18295/squmj.10.2024.064
IEEE
E. Shirdel, F. Rahimi, M. Abdi, Fatemeh, and F. A. Rahnemaei, "Improving Female Health at Various Life Stages: A systematic review of the impact of date fruit products," Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 38-49, 2025, doi: 10.18295/squmj.10.2024.064.