BACKGROUND The endometrium is a highly dynamic tissue that undergoes dramatic
proliferation and differentiation monthly in order to prepare the uterus for implantation and …

In recent years, extended scientific works shed light on the important role played by the
endometrium in early pregnancy. This review examines our current knowledge about the …

The uterus is the core place for breeding new life. The balance and imbalance of uterine
microecology can directly affect or even dominate the female reproductive health. Emerging …

Citation Sheldon IM, Bromfield JJ. Innate Immunity in the Human Endometrium and Ovary.
Am J Reprod Immunol 2011; 66 (Suppl. 1): 63–71 Problem Microbial infections of the upper …

Contents Microbes often infect the uterus and particularly the endometrium of animals.
Infections are most commonly associated with natural service, pregnancy and the post …

Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory, estrogen-dependent disease characterized by the
growth of endometrial tissue outside of the uterine cavity. Although the etiology of …

Cells generate inflammatory responses to bacteria when pattern recognition receptors bind
pathogen-associated molecules such as lipopolysaccharide. Cells may also respond to …

The uterine microbiota has been the subject of increasing study, but its interaction with the
local immune system remains unclear. Successful embryo implantation relies on …

1052 RBMO VOLUME 42 ISSUE 6 2021 we have to first identify living microbes within the
uterus before offering any treatment strategies for patients. As less than 1% of microbes can …

Understanding what happens at the time of embryo implantation has been the subject of
significant research. Investigators from many differing fields including maternal fetal …