Relationship between bacterial imbalance and endometriosis
Being a common and frequently occurring gynecological disease,Endometriosis(EMS)seriously affects women's reproductive health and quality of life.Actually,the etiology and pathogenesis of EMS are still unclear at present.Research has revealed that patients suffering EMS have an imbalance in their microbiota,which participates the formation and development of EMS through mechanisms such as inflammation,immune,endocrine,and metabolic effects.Microbial balance is a key factor in maintaining normal local barrier function,and restoring bacterial homeostasis is beneficial for improving the prognosis of EMS patients.This article reviews the research progress on EMS and bacterial imbalance,hoping to provide new ideas for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with EMS.