Comparing the uterine microbiome in recurrent pregnancy loss to parous fertile controls

Classically the uterine cavity was considered a sterile organ and the presence of bacteria indicated pathology. Studies in the last decade have challenged this notion and recent studies suggest the composition of this uterine microbiome is significantly associated with differences in implantation, pregnancy and live birth rates. In infertile patients undergoing IVF, the presence of a non-lactobacillus-dominated microbiota of
Source: Fertility and Sterility - Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Tags: Poster Presentation Source Type: research