Gut Health & Fertility: New Research Highlights the Importance of the Uterine Microbiome
For women struggling with infertility,a new approach focusing on the health of the uterine microbiome is showing promising results.
Many women in China are delaying marriage and childbirth, leading to a rise in infertility challenges. Ms. Cai, 33, experienced this firsthand, enduring five unsuccessful IVF cycles over eight years.Fatigued and disheartened, she finally discovered the root of her implantation difficulties: an imbalance in her uterine bacterial microbiome.
After precise testing and targeted probiotic treatment at Maosheng Hospital, Ms. Cai achieved a successful pregnancy after just one implantation within five months, realizing her dream of motherhood.
The Science Behind the Success
research published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research in 2016 demonstrated a clear link between the endometrial microbiome and successful implantation. The study found that when beneficial lactic acid bacteria (probiotics) comprise over 90% of the uterine microbiome, implantation rates rise to 60.1%, with pregnancy and live birth rates reaching 70.6% and 58.8% respectively.
“Supplementing with good probiotics can significantly improve the chances of a successful pregnancy,” explains Li Junyi, Director of Genetics at Maosheng Hospital.
Beyond Embryo Quality: A Holistic Approach
Ms. CaiS case highlights the importance of looking beyond traditional factors like embryo quality when investigating infertility. Lin Bingyao, Director of the Reproductive Medicine Center at Maosheng hospital, notes that many patients overlook crucial factors like immune system abnormalities, endometriosis, or blocked fallopian tubes.
Repeated implantation failure (RIF) is often linked to chronic endometritis and “malignant uterine plexus” – an imbalance in bacterial clumps within the uterus. AI-powered precision testing can now accurately assess this bacterial environment,providing doctors with valuable insights for targeted treatment.Creating a Healthy Uterine Environment
Dr. Li Junyi describes a healthy uterine environment as a “garden,” where beneficial bacteria act as essential nutrients. Specialized probiotic formulas designed for reproductive health are now available to improve uterine ecology and foster an environment conducive to embryo implantation and advancement.
When to Seek Help
Dr. Lin Bingyao recommends that couples who have been trying to conceive for a year with regular, unprotected intercourse should seek medical evaluation. This is especially critically important for those experiencing repeated implantation failures, unexplained infertility, or those attempting pregnancy at an advanced age. Testing the uterine environment for pathogenic bacteria and chronic infections can help avoid unnecessary antibiotic use and guide more effective treatment strategies.
Source: Sun Star (via Wangbao/Zheng Yuzhen)
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