Effect of reproductive tract microbiota on female fertility
10.3760/cma.j.cn101441-20190617-00261
- VernacularTitle:生殖道菌群对女性生育力的影响
- Author:
Ziyi FAN
1
;
Fenting LIU
1
;
Rong LI
1
Author Information
1. 北京大学第三医院妇产科生殖医学中心 100191
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Female reproductive tract microbiota;
Fertility;
Molecular microbial ecology
- From:
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception
2020;40(6):515-520
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Female reproductive tract microbiota refers to the collection of microorganisms in female reproductive tract, its dynamics, function and interactions with host have been investigated in depth. In recent years, the advancement of next-generation sequencing and metagenomic sequencing and other technologies has transformed researches on reproductive tract microbial community, unveiling its possible impact on reproduction function. Furthermore, abnormal reproductive tract microbiota may predispose to infertility, miscarriage, premature rupture of membranes, premature delivery and other diseases. Here we review the current literature that focuses on female reproductive tract microbiota and highlight its possible role on female fertility.
