Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain.
Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia (IMIB-Arrixaca), University Clinical Hospital "Virgen de la Arrixaca," Murcia, Spain.
Semin Reprod Med. 2023 Sep;41(5):190-199. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-1778056. Epub 2024 Feb 6.
The microbiome of the female upper reproductive system has garnered increasing recognition and has become an area of interest in the study of women's health. This intricate ecosystem encompasses a diverse consortium of microorganisms (i.e., microbiota) and their genomes (i.e., microbiome) residing in the female upper reproductive system, including the uterus, the fallopian tubes, and ovaries. In recent years, remarkable advancements have been witnessed in sequencing technologies and microbiome research, indicating the potential importance of the microbial composition within these anatomical sites and its impact in women's reproductive health and overall well-being. Understanding the composition, dynamics, and functions of the microbiome of the female upper reproductive system opens up exciting avenues for improving fertility, treating gynecological conditions, and advancing our comprehension of the intricate interplay between the microbiome and the female reproductive system. The aim of this study is to compile currently available information on the microbial composition of the female upper reproductive system in humans, with a focus beyond the uterus, which has received more attention in recent microbiome studies compared with the fallopian tubes and ovaries. In conclusion, this review underscores the potential role of this microbiome in women's physiology, both in health and disease.
女性上生殖道的微生物组越来越受到关注,成为女性健康研究的一个热点。这个复杂的生态系统包括女性上生殖道(如子宫、输卵管和卵巢)中存在的多种微生物(即微生物群)及其基因组(即微生物组)。近年来,测序技术和微生物组研究取得了显著进展,这表明这些解剖部位内微生物组成的潜在重要性及其对女性生殖健康和整体健康的影响。了解女性上生殖道微生物组的组成、动态和功能为提高生育能力、治疗妇科疾病以及深入了解微生物组与女性生殖系统之间的复杂相互作用开辟了令人兴奋的途径。本研究旨在汇总目前关于人类女性上生殖道微生物组成的信息,重点关注与子宫相比,近年来微生物组研究中受到更多关注的输卵管和卵巢。总之,本综述强调了该微生物组在女性生理中的潜在作用,包括在健康和疾病中。
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