Microbiome – Resources

Full reference list for the microbiome articles

  1. Bui, B. N., van Hoogenhuijze, N., Viveen, M., Mol, F., Teklenburg, G., de Bruin, J.-P., Besselink, D., Brentjens, L. S., Mackens, S., Rogers, M. R. C., Steba, G. S., Broekmans, F., Paganelli, F. L., & van de Wijgert, J. H. H. M. (2023). The endometrial microbiota of women with or without a live birth within 12 months after a first failed IVF/ICSI cycle. Scientific Reports, 13(3444). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-30591-2
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  2. Franasiak, J. M., Alecsandru, D., Forman, E. J., Gemmell, L. C., Goldberg, J. M., Llarena, N., Margolis, C., Laven, J., Schoenmakers, S., & Seli, E. (2021). A review of the pathophysiology of recurrent implantation failure. Fertility and Sterility, 116(6), 0015-0282. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.09.014
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  3. Endome TRIO. (n.d.). The Endometrium matters by Igenomix.
  4. Nakama, C., Thompson, B., Szybala, C., McBeth, A., Dobner, P., & Zwickey, H. (2022). The Continuum of Microbial Ecosystems along the Female Reproductive Tract: Implications for Health and Fertility. Pathogens, 11(1244).
    https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens11111244
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  5. Moreno, I., Garcia-Grau, I., Perez-Villaroya, D., Gonzalez-Monfort, M., Bahçeci, M., Barrionuevo, M. J., Taguchi, S., Puente, E., Dimattina, M., Lim, M. W., Meneghini, G., Aubuchon, M., Leondires, M., Izquierdo, A., Perez-Olgiati, M., Chavez, A., Seethram, K., Bau, D., Gomez, C., Valbuena, D., Vilella, F., & Simon, C. (2021). Endometrial microbiota composition is associated with reproductive outcome in infertile patients. Microbiome.
    https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-021-01184-w
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  6. Vanstokstraeten, R., Mackens, S., Callewaert, E., Blotwijk, S., Emmerechts, K., Crombé, F., Soetens, O., Wybo, I., Vandoorslaer, K., Mostert, L., De Geyter, D., Muyldermans, A., Blockeel, C., Piérard, D., & Demuyser, T. (2022). Culturomics to Investigate the Endometrial Microbiome: Proof-of-Concept. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(12212). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms232012212
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  7. Zhou, M., Yu, J., Li, X., Ruan, Z., & Yu, S. (2024). Role of the gut microbiota and innate immunity in polycystic ovary syndrome: Current updates and future prospects. Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, 28(e18258).
    https://doi.org/10.1111/jcmm.18258
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  8. Ziaei, R., Shahshahan, Z., Ghasemi-Tehrani, H., Heidari, Z., Nehls, M. S., & Ghiasvand, R. (2024). Inulin-type fructans with different degrees of polymerization improve insulin resistance, metabolic parameters, and hormonal status in overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Food Science & Nutrition, 12(2016–2028).
    https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.3899
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  9. Delforce, S. J., Wang, Y., VanBuren, W. G., & Craft, I. L. (2024). Role of the gut microbiome in the hormonal and metabolic dysregulations observed in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Molecular Human Reproduction, 30(6), 433-446. https://doi.org/10.1093/molehr/gaab022
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  10. Barani, A., & Nasri, H. (2024). The impact of probiotic and prebiotic supplementation on anti-Müllerian hormone levels and ovarian reserve among patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS ONE, 19(e0267493). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0267493
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  11. Singh, A., Zhao, K., Siahbazi, S., Xue, Q., Ma, R. M., & Wu, X. Y. (2024). Probiotics as a modulator of gut microbiota in PCOS: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Pharmacological Research, 158, 104950.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrs.2020.104950
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  12. Gao, Q., Li, Y., Li, M., Zhou, Y., & Sun, S. (2024). Effects of dietary interventions on endocrine and metabolic disturbances in women with PCOS: A comprehensive review. Clinical Nutrition, 43(4), 870-888.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2024.03.012
  13. Lundy, S. D., Parekh, N. V., Panner Selvam, M. K., Gupta, S., Vij, S. C., Agarwal, A., Sabanegh, E. S., Sangwan, N., McCaffrey, P., Bessoff, K., Vala, A., & Eng, C. (2021). Functional and Taxonomic Dysbiosis of the Gut, Urine, and Semen Microbiomes in Male Infertility. European Urology, 79(1), 826-836.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2021.01.014
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  14. Zhang, T., Sun, P., Geng, Q., Fan, H., Gong, Y., Hu, Y., Shan, L., Sun, Y., Shen, W., & Zhou, Y. (2022). Disrupted spermatogenesis in a metabolic syndrome model: The role of vitamin A metabolism in the gut-testis axis. Gut, 71(1), 78-87.
    https://doi.org/10.1136/gutjnl-2020-323347
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  15. Pal, S., Verma, A., Sharma, V. K., Rekhi, B., Das, P., Sinha, D., Kumar, G., & Rana, S. (2023). Impact of gut microbiota on semen quality: A new perspective on male fertility. Andrologia, 55(3), e14321.
    https://doi.org/10.1111/and.14321
  16. Kumar, N., Singh, A. K., & Sharma, R. (2023). Role of microbiome in modulating semen parameters: Exploring the potential of probiotics in male fertility. Reproductive Health, 20(1), 45-54.
    https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-023-01324-7
  17. Tan, K. M., Chiu, C. Y., Veeramani, A., & Ling, W. L. (2024). The influence of dietary intake on the gut-sperm axis and implications for fertility: A comprehensive review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(2), 295-310.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020295
  18. Lee, H. S., Park, H. J., Choi, K. K., Kim, D. H., Kim, Y. J., & Park, S. B. (2024). Comparative analysis of seminal and gut microbiomes in infertile men with different semen parameters. Fertility and Sterility, 121(4), 865-875.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2024.01.029
  19. Singh, R., Rajender, S., & Gupta, N. J. (2023). The seminal microbiota and its relationship to sperm function: Insights into the role of gut health in male fertility. Journal of Reproductive Immunology, 148, 103414.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jri.2023.103414
  20. Huang, C., Li, Z., Wang, M., & Martorell, P. (2022). The gut microbiome and its implications for male reproductive health: A systematic review. Microorganisms, 10(5), 916.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10050916
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  21. Feng, Z., Long, W., Hao, B., Ding, D., & Yue, X. (2022). Correlation between gut microbiota and male infertility: a pilot study. World Journal of Men’s Health, 40(2), 337-345.
    https://doi.org/10.5534/wjmh.210055
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  22. Morimoto, Y., Zhao, L., Sun, T., Stork, C., & Goodrich, J. K. (2024). Interactions between diet, gut microbiota, and semen quality: Potential mechanisms and interventions in male infertility. Clinical Nutrition, 43(3), 582-594.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2024.01.017
  23. Jung, S.-J., Kim, Y.-G., Lee, S.-O., Chae, S.-W., et al. (2024). Effects of Korean Versus Western Diets on Reproductive Function in Young Korean Men: A 12-Week Randomized Parallel Clinical Trial. Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 14(1), 20-30. https://doi.org/10.15280/jlm.2024.14.1.20
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  24. Patel, S., Sharma, A., Premsagar, K., & Saxena, S. (2024). Microbiome diversity in the seminal fluid of men with and without prostatitis: Implications for male fertility. Andrologia, 56(3), e13982.
    https://doi.org/10.1111/and.13982
  25. Van den Tweel, M. M., Van den Munckhof, E. H. A., Van der Zanden, M., Molijn, A., Van Lith, J. M. M., & Boers, K. E. (2024). The vaginal microbiome changes during various fertility treatments. Reproductive Sciences, 30(6), 140-156.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s43032-024-01484-0
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  26. Blancafort, C., & Llácer, J. (2023). Can probiotics enhance fertility outcome? Capacity of probiotics as a single intervention to improve the feminine genital tract microbiota in non-symptomatic reproductive-aged women. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 13, 1081830.
    https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2022.1081830
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  27. Carosso, A., Revelli, A., Gennarelli, G., Canosa, S., Cosma, S., Borella, F., Tancredi, A., Paschero, C., Boatti, L., Zanotto, E., Sidoti, F., Bottino, P., Costa, C., Cavallo, R., & Benedetto, C. (2020). Controlled ovarian stimulation and progesterone supplementation affect vaginal and endometrial microbiota in IVF cycles: a pilot study. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 37(12), 2315-2326. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-020-01878-4
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  28. Favarona, A., Turkgeldi, E., Elbadawi, M., Gaisford, S., Basit, A. W., & Orlu, M. (2024). Do probiotic interventions improve female unexplained infertility? A critical commentary. Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 48(4).
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2023.103734
  29. Zegers-Hochschild, F., Adamson, G. D., Dyer, S., Racowsky, C., de Mouzon, J., Sokol, R., … van der Poel, S. (2017). The international glossary on infertility and fertility care. Human Reproduction, 32, 1786–1801.
    https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dex234
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  30. Omar, H. A., Aggarwal, S., & Perkins, K. C. (1998). Tampon use in young women. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 11(3), 143–146.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/S1083-3188(98)70134-2
  31. Abdelmaksoud, A. A., Koparde, V. N., Sheth, N. U., Serrano, M. G., Glascock, A. L., Fettweis, J. M., … Jefferson, K. K. (2016). Comparison of Lactobacillus crispatus isolates from Lactobacillus-dominated vaginal microbiomes with isolates from microbiomes containing bacterial vaginosis-associated bacteria. Microbiology, 162, 466-475.
    https://doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.000238
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