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The uterotrophic assay (UTA) utilizing 20 days old female mice and the reproductive cycle assay (RCA) utilizing adult female mice were used in this study. All administrations were performed orally. Reproductive organ and blood samples were collected the day after last administration of JF for histology and hormone analysis. Other parameters such as organ weight, temperature, body weight, and reproductive cycles were analyzed. Our study showed that for UTA, JF increased uterine weights slightly, which were nonsignificant but more pronounced at the highest dose of 1000\u2009mg\/kg. JF did not induce vaginal opening, which is a sign of puberty onset. JF also had minimal effect on organ morphology and caused a slight increase in serum estrogen. For RCA, JF did not significantly alter body weight and temperature although an upward trend in temperature was observed. JF did not disrupt cycling significantly (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009&gt;\u2009.005) compared with estrogen (the positive control drug used). JF also did not significantly alter uterus morphology except at 1000\u2009mg\/kg where some increase in the number of glands and cell activity were observed. JF has mild estrogenic activity and will not interfere with reproductive functions at lower doses (10\u2013100\u2009mg\/kg) during therapy, but high doses (up to 1000\u2009mg\/kg and above) may cause some alterations. 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