BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a chronic, burdensome condition that is historically
understudied. Consequently, there is a lack of understanding of the etiology of the disease …

The female reproductive tract (FRT), similar to other mucosal sites, harbours a site-specific
microbiome, which has an essential role in maintaining health and homeostasis. In the …

Uterine microbiota have been reported under various conditions and populations; however,
it is uncertain the level to which these bacteria are residents that maintain homeostasis …

BACKGROUND Fertility depends on a receptive state of the endometrium, influenced by
hormonal and anatomical adaptations, as well as the immune system. Local and systemic …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an enigmatic polymicrobial condition characterized by a
depletion of health-associated Lactobacillus and an overgrowth of anaerobes. Importantly …

The female reproductive tract harbors distinct microbial communities, as in the vagina,
cervical canal, uterus, and fallopian tubes. The nature of the vaginal microbiota is well …

Elucidating the cause of bacterial vaginosis has important implications for diagnosis and
treatment. Our current bacterial vaginosis pathogenesis model provides a framework for key …

Tissues and organs provide the structural and biochemical landscapes upon which
microbial pathogens and commensals function to regulate health and disease. While flat two …

Both the proper functioning of the female reproductive tract (FRT) and normal placental
development are essential for women's health, wellbeing, and pregnancy outcome. The …

Bacteria colonize most of the human body, and the female genital tract is not an exception.
While the existence of a vaginal microbiota has been well established, the upper genital …