Résumé
Since ancient times, women's health has been a central preoccupation of societies the world over. The medical and historical writings of ancient civilizations bear witness to the attention paid to the particularities of women's physiology and the specific challenges they faced at different stages of their lives. Over time, and as the centuries progressed, medicine evolved accordingly. The emergence of modern medicine finally enabled a more in-depth exploration of women's health. As a result, women's health is a crucial component and constantly evolving field of multidisciplinary study. Gynaecological disorders, and in particular cycle and vaginal disorders, exert a significant influence on women's quality of life. Faced with these specific health challenges, dietary supplements have attracted growing interest as an approach to supporting women's health and alleviating symptoms associated with gynaecological disorders. Following an initial chapter setting out the historical and scientific background, this thesis looks in detail at the emerging role of dietary supplements as a complementary or alternative approach to women's health, and in particular to the management of gynaecological disorders. Finally, this research will also look at the current state of scientific knowledge, clinical evidence and practical implications of using dietary supplements to improve women's health.