Could the untapped potential of the reproductive tract microbiome hold the key to tackling heavy menstrual bleeding?
Abstract
This paper proposes that the reproductive microbiome is an underexplored determinant of menstrual health that may -reshape our understanding of disorders such as heavy menstrual bleeding, which affects 1 in 3 women and significantly -impacts quality of life. Abstract The well-studied role of the microbiome in gut physiology and pathology has led to revolutionary microbiome-targeted -treatments, but the function of the reproductive tract microbiome is yet to be delineated. This underexplored avenue could shed light on historically neglected reproductive health symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Menstrual Health and Disorders
Gut microbiota and health
Reproductive tract infections research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Reproduction
- Volume
- 171
- Issue
- 3
- Publication date
- 28 January 2026
- Language
- EN