Giovanna Cocomazzi, Lino Del Pup, Viviana Contu, Gabriele Maggio, Lodovico Parmegiani, Walter Ciampaglia, Daniele De Ruvo, Raffaele Faioli, Annamaria Maglione, Giorgio Maria Baldini, Domenico Baldini, Valerio Pazienza
In recent years, the relationship between the microbiota and various aspects of health has become a focal point of scientific investigation. Although the most studied microbiota concern the gastrointestinal tract, recently, the interest has also been extended to other body districts. Female genital tract dysbiosis and its possible impact on pathologies such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and gynecological cancers have been unveiled. The incursion of pathogenic microbes alters the ecological equilibrium of the vagina, triggering inflammation and compromising immune defense, potentially fostering an environment conducive to cancer development...
February 13, 2024: International Journal of Molecular Sciences