Research progress on the relationship between intestinal flora and reproductive system diseases
10.3760/cma.j.cn101441-20191127-00530
- VernacularTitle:肠道菌群与生殖系统疾病的相关性研究进展
- Author:
Nan JIANG
1
;
Ruihong MA
1
;
Tian XIA
1
;
Zhimei ZHAO
1
Author Information
1. 天津中医药大学第一附属医院生殖中心 300381
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Intestinal flora;
Polycystic ovary syndrome;
Endometriosis;
Vaginal environment;
Semen
- From:
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception
2020;40(12):1047-1051
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
As a part of human microecological environment, intestinal flora plays an important role in maintaining health and ensuring normal life activities of human body. More and more studies have shown that intestinal flora is involved in the occurrence, development and prognosis of a variety of reproductive system-related diseases. It has been confirmed that intestinal microecological disorders are associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, vaginal environment and male reproductive system diseases. The adjustment of intestinal flora is not only of positive significance in the treatment of reproductive-related diseases, but also can affect the offspring. This paper reviews the current studies on the relationship between intestinal flora and reproduction-related diseases.