Causal Effects of Gut Microbiota on Female Reproductive Tract Inflammation and Infertility: A Mendelian Randomization Study
Zhoushan Feng,
Jieyun Chen,
Yuliang Zhang
et al.
Abstract:Background
Studies indicate a potential connection between gut microbiota and reproductive health issues in women, such as inflammation and infertility. However, the exact relationship remains uncertain, highlighting the need for further research.
Results
A two-sample Mendelian Randomization (MR) analysis was conducted to investigate the relationship between gut microbiota and pelvic inflammatory diseases and infertility. The study identified that specific gut microbiota, such as Lachnospiraceae UCG001 and R… Show more
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