BACKGROUND: Emerging evidence suggests microbial dysbiosis may contribute to gynaecological pathologies, including endometriosis and recurrent implantation failure (RIF). The vaginal microbiome is well-characterised, with Lactobacillus-domi…
Abstract Study question Does the microbial composition along the female reproductive tract (vagina, cervix and uterus) differ between women with and without endometriosis? Summary answer Slight differences in the microbial composition along…
Abstract Study question Do gut microbial composition and functionality differ between women with and without endometriosis? Summary answer Gut microbiome diversity and composition (species and microbial pathways) were not significantly diff…
Abstract Study question Are there differential transcriptomic profiles of the receptive phase endometria in infertile women with different infertility diagnoses? Summary answer Endometrium-related pathologies such as endometriosis and RIF s…